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Female Faculty and the Sciences
Congressional panel considers recruitment and retention issue, while Stanford study examines impact of low female participation on undergraduate math, science and engineering majors.
Beyond the Blue Book
A new center at Penn State could redefine testing for students used to filling in bubbles (or blanks). For extra credit, it could also curb cheating.
New Tactic on Salary and Benefits
Faculty unions consider whether they win or lose when they agree to combine funds for the two big-ticket items of contracts into a single pot of money.
When Big Bucks Come for Sports
Use of major athletics donation to U. of Oregon from the co-founder of Nike has some questioning the university's priorities.
The Benefits of Dual Enrollment
Study finds that positive impact of taking college courses in high school extends to a variety of students, including those pursuing technical education.
Med School Applications and Enrollments Jump
Number of applicants rises by 8 percent and enrollees hit a record, as medical schools expand their classes in push to increase production of doctors.