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Federal appeals panel says 11th amendment immunity protects state institution from direct age bias suit by former employee -- but not from claim by U.S. agency on worker's behalf.

Just as public colleges were starting to recover from 2001 recession, the current economic crisis threatens to reverse gains, a new report finds.

Study of chief academic officers finds that they like their jobs. But in potential break with traditional patterns, they don't necessarily want to become presidents.

Despite promise of stimulus package, U.S. education secretary and key Republican senator tell higher ed leaders that they must change -- possibly to avoid fate of U.S. auto industry.

As budgets tighten, lawmakers in two states signal renewed attacks on controversial areas of study and the perceived liberal bias of faculty members.

Although not a member of the faith, Kent John Chabotar finds the role of silence and respect for minority opinions to be relevant in navigating college finances during the worldwide economic crisis.

Tufts U. faculty members want to restrict the number of credits awarded, but those who have been receiving the credits defend the practice.