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A (Slight) Name Change for Milton Friedman Institute
U. of Chicago hopes specifying a research focus will calm a controversy, and while some aren't fully on board, there are signs of lessening tension.
College Bans Nietzsche Quote on Prof's Door
"God is dead." That phrase, from Friedrich Nietzsche's The Gay Science, is among the philosopher's most well known -- and...
The Heavy Lifters
At meeting of provosts of small private colleges, academic officers are challenged on budgets, student learning and their ever-expanding portfolios.
Helping Out With the Short List
Who should be considered by a President Obama or a President McCain for education secretary? Some serious and not-so-likely ideas.
Willing to Wait for Cash
Citing economic downturn, Brown University loosens rules that barred students from registering for classes if they had outstanding debts.
Study Abroad Under an Embargo
Provider settles with U.S. in a dispute over academic travel in Cuba. But because of stricter regulations (which this case predates), academic exchange remains limited.
Houston, We Have a Tax Cut
Texas community college district opts to cut rate at which property owners are charged.