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Fault Lines on Accreditation
As U.S. rule making panel begin its work, members skirmish over legal authority and learning outcomes.
Private Giving to Colleges Soars
Alumni, foundations and companies gave record $28 billion in 2006, up 9.4 percent over 2005
Best Practices in Undergrad Research
New book offers examples of successful research initiatives at colleges across the country.
Room to Pray at the Game
A Muslim student group at Northwestern wants space set aside at sporting events; athletics department decides on a compromise.
New Help for the Middle Class
Stanford and many other top colleges are changing how they weigh home equity in determining a family's ability to pay.
Signing (or Not) a Green Pledge
As more college presidents sign an environmental pact, one institution says it doesn't know if pledge is realistic.
Scrutiny for Transfer Program
Indiana U. takes close look at program to award degrees for 3 years of community college work and 1 year of online courses.