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Anthropologist who brought landmark sexual discrimination suit against Brown U. in the late '70s gives $1 million to the institution she once fought.
'Extraordinary Times'
The University of Florida prides itself on disciplined endowment management, but officials there say it’s time to throw out the...
College Board Unveils Test for 8th Graders
Organization says exam will help students prepare for higher ed. Others question whether American schools need more multiple choice assessments.
Debating Ideas vs. Legitimizing Falsehoods
Northern Kentucky U. to hold mock trial for fictional high school teacher fired for teaching creationism -- with the audience as jury. Is the university bolstering discussion of tough issues or undercutting science?
Med School Enrollments Are Up, Applications Down
Latino figures show substantial gain, due in part to opening of new branches in parts of the country with large Hispanic populations.
Surprising Impact of Student Loan Crunch
46% of private colleges report that some students have "stopped out" of school or shifted to part-time study because they could not get private loans to pay tuition.
Alternative Measure of Success
Many say U.S. graduation rate formula is hopelessly flawed. U. of Alaska at Anchorage creates its own method -- and invites others to follow.