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Still Fighting for Affirmative Action
U. of Michigan considers legal challenge to referendum -- while others focus on stopping states from adopting similar ballot measures.
Southern Illinois Chancellor Forced Out
Change comes a week after faculty panel found that administrator "lifted" material in strategic plan.
Colleges and the New Congress (Updated)
Democrats expected to push hard for more aid for students -- but unlikely to ease up on higher education accountability.
Michigan Votes Down Affirmative Action
Three years after Supreme Court upheld consideration of race by flagship university, voters decide otherwise.
Beyond the First Year
Stanford Law's plan to revamp curriculum in years 2 and 3 includes more joint degree programs and chances for students to explore other graduate courses.
Spending Limits Rejected
States turn away from caps that have led to appropriations cuts for colleges; many bond plans win approval, with huge California measure ahead.
Crafting a Youth 'Voter Culture'
Early precinct tallies collected by two voter mobilization groups showed increased turnout among young voters from the last mid-term election...