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'Sexual Depravity,' Student Fees and the Student Press
The column, “Sexual Depravity,” was, by most people’s standards, pretty offensive (and if you think it might offend you, you...
Downturn in Federal Research Spending
New U.S. data show agencies' spending on R&D declined in 2008 and that funds for basic studies have fallen by average of nearly 2 percent a year since 2004.
Shaking Up the Community College Concept
CUNY's plans to create a new two-year institution, with a core curriculum and requiring full-time enrollment, represents a dramatic shift in the model -- attracting much enthusiasm and a few raised eyebrows.
Saving a Christian College
Weeks after abandoning traditional academic program to focus on adults, Crichton becomes latest small nonprofit institution to shift to for-profit model.
AP Participation Up, but Not for All
While a larger share of students are earning high scores, minority groups lag. Some states see progress on closing gap for Latinos, little movement is seen for blacks.
Juice Runs Dry
JuicyCampus, the controversial Web site that encouraged college students to gossip about one another, closes down after revenues evaporate.