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Why the Rich Universities Get Richer
Analysis documents gaps between the wealthiest and everyone else -- and suggests that some strategies used to build mega-endowments may not work indefinitely.
Involved Parents, Satisfied Students
Data from engagement survey find students with "helicopter parents" to be more content with their college experience than others -- but with lower grades.
A Challenge to the Recording Industry?
Eyes were on Oregon last week after the state's attorney general filed a motion to quash subpoenas from the recording industry, arguing, among other reasons, that they violated students' privacy.
Early Retirement Payments Are Taxable, Court Rules
Federal appeals panel orders Pitt to pay $2.2 million in Social Security taxes, deeming professors' tenure to be just another right based on past service to university.
Antioch Survives -- at What Price?
University board lifts order to suspend operations for college, but keeps financial exigency and won't recruit freshmen -- moves that anger many.
Imperfect Peek Into the Police Blotter
A new FBI report offers a (less than complete) look at the overall nature of crimes at schools and colleges: most are assaults, vandalism or theft.
Muzzling a Watchdog?
Member of CUNY faculty union's board sues emeritus professor for $2 million over Web site that tracks -- and criticizes -- the union. Both sides say academic freedom is at stake.