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Pickets and Protests
Teaching assistants at Columbia and Yale vote to strike; students walk out of classes at Emerson to back faculty union.
College Access -- Comparing Countries
A study of industrialized nations finds Sweden has the most affordable higher education system and the Netherlands has the most accessible.
Upwardly Mobile Academic: Ralph J. Hexter
A Berkeley dean talks about taking Hampshire's top job, politically active campuses, and becoming one of the few openly gay college presidents.
Movement in the Senate
A flurry of activity suggests Congress may make progress on extending the Higher Education Act after all.
From Community Colleges to the Elites
Three foundations are starting a major effort to help low income students move from two-year institutions to top universities.
Ph.D. Education -- Beyond Disciplines
Claremont Graduate U. and Vanderbilt hope new types of courses will give their doctoral students a broader perspective.