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While a larger share of students are earning high scores, minority groups lag. Some states see progress on closing gap for Latinos, little movement is seen for blacks.

JuicyCampus, the controversial Web site that encouraged college students to gossip about one another, closes down after revenues evaporate.

Leaders in Tennessee and Maine have taken differing approaches to transforming university systems, highlighting the importance of building alliances early in the process.

Plan before Board of Regents today is projected to significantly cut Asian admissions. Who would gain the most? Not black and Latino applicants.

Poll suggests that public concern about rising college prices is accelerating, even as citizens increasingly recognize necessity of a higher education.

Robert Shireman, who aided in Obama transition but demurred on joining administration, takes temporary post advising new U.S. education secretary on higher ed policy.