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Just Did It
Despite student criticism of Nike’s labor practices, University of Washington provost joins company’s corporate board, saying she'll be force for change.
A Tale of Two Cities
Dissecting fall enrollments in Pittsburgh and Dallas, we find that public colleges boomed and independent institutions mostly held on, thanks to rising tide (and more merit aid).
Disappearing Jobs
MLA reports 21% drop in positions in English and foreign languages -- steepest decline in 34 years association has collected openings. Percentage of English jobs on tenure track falls.
'No University Is an Island'
It's been more than a decade since Cary Nelson summed up his views on problems facing higher education in Manifesto...
19 Colleges Probed on Gender Bias in Admissions
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has selected 19 colleges and universities for its controversial probe of whether colleges are...
The Status of Latinos in Higher Ed
A new report, "Taking Stock: Higher Education and Latinos," summarizes research about the progress of Latino students in higher education...
Gender Matters
Colleges with women as presidents and provosts and a critical mass as trustees have been speedier than other institutions in increasing share of faculty that is female, study finds.