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Changing the Tuition Discussion
Public universities issue report on "looming affordability challenge." Analysis finds limited public understanding of college costs and calls for substantially different policies. With a podcast.
Whose Blood Is It?
Arizona court revives suit on Native American samples -- allegedly used for studies that differ from what donors agreed to. Issues could apply broadly in social and biological sciences.
The Newest Trademark? College Colors
Apparel company's t-shirts that mimicked college teams' colors violated federal law, U.S. appeals court rules.
Need Blind, but 'Gapping'
Colleges routinely boast about being "need blind" in admissions, meaning that they consider applicants without regard to their ability to...
Raised Eyebrows over Keynote Choice
Many anthropologists find the military's Human Terrain System ethically flawed. Its chief architect was selected for prominent role -- seen as inappropriate honor by some -- at a scholarly meeting.
Left Out by the Bailout
Thousands of student borrowers who got back on track to repay loans after defaulting may be out in the cold because of the financial crisis, even as U.S. helps other lenders and students.
Coaching Under a Black Cloud
NCAA penalizes Indiana U. for recruiting violations by former head coach and an assistant, but brunt of the punishment is directed at the two individuals.