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A Stab at Deflating Grades
Faculty at U. of North Carolina-Chapel Hill backs plan to put students' (and professors') grades in context.
Students Protest Rejection of Gay-Straight Alliance at St. John's
Students at St. John's University in New York are protesting its refusal to recognize a gay-straight alliance, The New York...
Looking Past Friend-Counting
New survey shows colleges have faith in the value of social media, but are still hard-pressed to demonstrate it.
Double Take
After already announcing plans to deal with the economic crisis, three of the nation's wealthiest universities are employing new strategies.
'Tea' Author in Hot Water
Greg Mortenson’s books about school-building and education in Afghanistan and Pakistan have made him a regular presence on college campuses...
The 'Inside Job' Effect
Many American economists have been stung by their failure to anticipate the financial meltdown of 2008, dogged by persistent suggestions...
Nevada-Reno's President Dies
Milton D. Glick, president of the University of Nevada at Reno, died suddenly Saturday night after suffering a stroke, The...