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Aid Expert to Play Key Role in Transition
Bob Shireman, Clinton White House veteran and college access advocate, tapped to help Obama team shape higher education policy. He plans not to work in the administration, though.
Record Year* for Foreign Student Enrollment
International numbers up 7 percent, but reported increase is fueled largely by big gains in non-degree and training programs, and more accurate counting. Study abroad keeps growing.
Helping Community Colleges Raise the Bar
New data from engagement survey suggest that two-year institutions need to have higher expectations of students -- especially outside of the classroom.
Why Some of the Best and Brightest Skip College
Study finds that steep price and perceived unavailability of financial aid are the overwhelming reasons some college-qualified high school students don't enroll.
Accusations and Suicides
U. of Iowa is stunned by second case this year of a professor facing sexual harassment allegations killing himself.