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Newly Tenured ... at Augustana, Coker, Hartford
The following individuals have recently been awarded tenure by their colleges and universities: Augustana College Kristin Douglas, biology Coker College...
Senate Confirms Leaders for NEH and NIH
The Senate last week confirmed President Obama's nominees -- both popular with academics -- for two agencies that are key...
Easing Borrower Angst
Start-up company aims to help college grads avoid missed payments on their student loans by providing a line of credit. But is it better than government's new income-based repayment plan?
Allegations of Misspent Financial Aid
TUI University gave $923,000 in aid to students who had not qualified for it, Education Department audit concludes; institution challenges the findings.
Turnover at the Top
Two months after ITT acquired Daniel Webster College, top administrators and dozens of staff members at New Hampshire institution are reportedly being laid off.
U.S. Proposes New Regulations on Accreditation
The U.S. Education Department on Thursday proposed new regulations to carry out changes that Congress made last year to federal...
Jobs Filled and Unfilled
Sociology association finds that despite publicity on canceled searches, most were completed. Odds were better at bachelor's institutions than research universities.
Damning Report on Illinois Scandal
State inquiry into "clout" admissions places the blame on both trustees and top administrators.