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Flogging the Flagships
Despite well-publicized expansions of aid, public research universities have made too little progress in expanding representation of low-income and minority students, report asserts.
Shifting Ground on the Sidelines
As 3 football coaches lose jobs for mistreating players, have the rules about acceptable behavior -- and the balance of power in college sports -- changed?
Education Dept. Urged to Reject Stimulus Waiver for La.
The U.S. Education Department should reject Louisiana's request to be exempted from a provision in the American Recovery and Reinvestment...
MLA Meeting That 'Never Was Nor Will Be'
The "MLA 2010 Mankini" is one of the creations for the Modern Language Association meeting that "never was nor will...
Debate Continues Over Online Program in Maryland
The University of System of Maryland is appealing for reconsideration by the Maryland Higher Education Commission of a decision to...
Circular Ratings
The controversial "reputational" portion of U.S. News rankings appears more related to past rankings than to actual shifts in colleges' quality, study finds.
No Med School Merger for Rice
University ends talks with Baylor College of Medicine, following a debate among faculty about pros and cons of partnership.
Debate Over Outsourcing at Boston College
Many at Boston College are concerned about a proposal to outsource the overtime work performed by some facilities workers, The...