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Harvard Teaches Students About Rejection
How bad is the economy? Harvard University's career services office has started a new seminar to teach students how to...
'Higher Learning, Greater Good'
To many academics, the societal benefits of higher education are more than evident. But many others -- including some influential...
Pulitzer Winners in Academe
Three academics won Pulitzer Prizes in the arts on Monday. In fiction, the winner was Elizabeth Strout, who is on...
Western Expansion
An emerging student group called Youth for Western Civilization opposes "radical multiculturalism," provoking fury on some campuses where the message is viewed as intolerant.
Recycled Regalia
What can you make with 23 plastic bottles? A graduation gown, it turns out. Tis the season (almost), and Oak...
Opinion
Aid for Students, Not Banks
President Obama's student loan plan will drastically increase financial support for students. Congress must not put the interests of lenders ahead of that goal, Pedro de la Torre III and Carmen Berkley write.
Mental Health on Campus
25% of students receiving mental health services have seriously considered suicide, according to new national study.
Aid Expert Appointed (Finally)
In move anticipated by many campus leaders, and feared by lenders and for-profit colleges, Shireman is named to key Education Department role.