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Israel Boycott Movement Comes to U.S.
Movement to cut academic ties -- subject of intense debate in Britain for several years -- now appears on other side of Atlantic.
Sorting Out the Stimulus
As Senate and President Obama offer details on their packages, Republicans question whether spending on education and aid to states will stimulate economy.
Camp Jackson
While going ahead with layoff plan, RPI's president is criticized for her compensation, including the perk of a 36-acre vacation home -- a benefit that may be unmatched in higher education.
Assessing Assessment
New center with backing from key education groups will compile data and case studies on evaluation of student learning. And new coalition plans to speak on higher ed's response to demands for accountability.
'I Am Less Patient and Dress Better'
SEATTLE -- Stories abound in higher education about professors with short memories about faculty life once they are promoted into...
Disincentive for Distance Learning
Under new GI Bill, veterans who study solely online won't be eligible for housing allowance that traditional students receive. Is privileging the on-campus experience overly romantic, or smart policy?
As Talk About Retention Rises, Rates Drop
ACT data show decline in proportion of freshman students who return to their institutions as sophomores. Are they leaving college, or just changing colleges?