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Growing and Adjusting Abroad
Research explores impact of short-term study abroad, and factors that put foreign students at risk of cultural adjustment problems.
Blago-Style Admissions
Chicago Tribune exposes extent of political influence on getting into U. of Illinois -- leaving university pledging to fix any problems and claiming that this goes on everywhere.
Annuity Quandary
In a bull market some colleges aggressively invested annuity gifts, but are now on the hook to continue payments to donors. Return to conservative investing may emerge.
Vets May Bring Extra Baggage
College-going veterans in Minnesota have higher rates of post traumatic stress disorder and greater histories of being sexually assaulted than their classmates, a new study finds. Otherwise, however, populations are similar.
Texas Limits '10%' Admissions
The "10 percent" plan in Texas has been one of the most successful experiments ever tried to get more minority...
Reaching Students Who Don't Report Depression
SAN FRANCISCO -- Among the greatest frustrations of campus mental health professionals is that those who need help the most...
No Money, No Problems?
Most violations of NCAA Division III’s strict ban on athletically related scholarships are “inadvertent,” report reveals. Three institutions are slated to receive punishment for “major” violations.
Holding Fire
Is a community college student under scrutiny because she favors concealed weapons, or because she didn't follow procedures?