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War of Words on Investments in Israel
Student group says Hampshire is the first U.S. college to divest on behalf of Palestinians; college says its decision to transfer money from one fund to another was not about the Middle East.
A National (But Not Federal) Student Database?
Grant from Gates Foundation aims to transform nonprofit clearinghouse into mechanism to track high school students through college -- and, perhaps, eventually beyond.
The Final Stimulus Bill
As details emerge, funds for science, students and states are plentiful; less so for college facilities and private institutions.
Facilities Fund Struck From Stimulus Compromise (Update)
Separate pool of money for college renovations seemingly dropped in final version, but state education aid would grow to $54 billion and some could be used for buildings.
Too Many Academically Challenged Athletes
In responding to football violations at Eastern Washington U., institution and NCAA limit the number of players who can be admitted despite failing to meet association's minimum standards.
Interstate Commerce
With budgets tightening, public universities may be inclined to recruit more out-of-state students for increased revenue.