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Sheldon Jackson Suspends Operations
Small Alaska college is out of cash and its 100 faculty and staff members are out of their jobs.
Harvard's Sort-of Divestment
Two years ago, Harvard University became the first major university to announce a policy of selling off stocks in companies...
Complicated Legal Win for Notre Dame
Supreme Court voids appeals court decision that might have forced university to repay funds in church-state case.
Out of Africa (to American Colleges?)
Congressional hearing on attracting international students urges shift in focus to developing continents and countries.
Mixed Messages on Affirmative Action
Supreme Court decision cites ruling that permitted use of race, but emphasis suggests colleges can expect more scrutiny.
Spellings Gets Tougher on the ABA
Education secretary upholds limited recognition of law school accreditor, but reinstates scrutiny of its standard on admissions diversity.
Overcoming Language Anxiety
Learning a new tongue isn't easy, but some research suggests that a specific anxiety could be slowing students down.