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Bypassing Controversy
Oberlin arch honoring Chinese missionaries, a fixture at graduation, has long been criticized as an homage to imperialism. Now administrators have decided, literally, to sidestep the controversy.
Soothing Speech on Science
President Obama sums up priorities and sets new goal for research and development dollars in address to National Academy of Sciences members.
Providence Nixes Talk by Anti-Immigration Speaker
Providence College has denied student groups permission to have Tom Tancredo, a former member of Congress who is an outspoken...
Preparing for Swine Flu
As of Monday, American higher education was not feeling a direct impact from the worries internationally about swine flu --...
'Standing Still' as Associate Profs
English and foreign language departments promote male associate professors to full professors on average at least a year -- and...
Georgia Professor Sought in Triple Murder
George M. Zinkhan III, who holds an endowed chair at the University of Georgia, is the prime suspect in a...
Obama Slams Lenders and Colleges
President says eliminating guaranteed loan program is essential to helping students afford college -- but warns that tuition increases must slow.
Police Clashes at Parties -- Including One at Kent State
Spring parties at large universities frequently result in clashes with police, arrests and vandalism. This weekend saw altercations and arrests...