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Bypassing Controversy
Oberlin arch honoring Chinese missionaries, a fixture at graduation, has long been criticized as an homage to imperialism. Now administrators have decided, literally, to sidestep the controversy.
The Battle to Control Catholic Commencements
Protests over Notre Dame's invitation to Obama grow, fueled by politics and clouded by a lack of clarity in a key Catholic document.
Policies on Three-Year Bologna Degrees
Part of the Bologna Process involves the standardization of three-year undergraduate degrees across Europe -- prompting debates in the United...
Soothing Speech on Science
President Obama sums up priorities and sets new goal for research and development dollars in address to National Academy of Sciences members.
Northern Illinois Honors a Ph.D. Family
Northern Illinois University last week gave a special alumni honor to the Sereno Family -- two brothers and four sisters...
Nude Ultimate Frisbee Costs Oregon a Shot at Championship
The University of Oregon's oversight board for club sports has ended the Ultimate Frisbee team's season -- although the squad...
Georgia Professor Sought in Triple Murder
George M. Zinkhan III, who holds an endowed chair at the University of Georgia, is the prime suspect in a...
Police Clashes at Parties -- Including One at Kent State
Spring parties at large universities frequently result in clashes with police, arrests and vandalism. This weekend saw altercations and arrests...