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Unanimity in the Senate
Higher Education Act bill that would reshape student loan programs passes 95-0. But some aid experts question how much major elements would really help students.
Ward Churchill Fired
University of Colorado regents vote 8-1 to dismiss controversial professor for research misconduct. He vows to sue.
The Evolving Higher Ed Act Bill
As Senate debates student aid measure, crackdown on illegal file sharing is softened and amendments fly on private loans and earmarks.
Momentum for Open Access
Legislation requiring NIH-supported research to be online and free is on fast track, encouraging those who want that requirement for all federally supported research.
Moving Away From Social Security Numbers
Colleges -- following a year in which many colleges saw student databases hacked -- continue switch to randomly assigned identification numbers.
Faith and Fairness
After legal victory in religious discrimination case, former Broward Community College instructor has more to prove.
American (Mathematicians) in Paris
Brown University program is unusual in its ambition for graduate education.