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Nebraska Bars Use of Race in Admissions
Critics of affirmative action hoped for bans in five states this year, and end up with at least one. Colorado outcome unclear.
Canada Tops U.S. in Faculty Salaries, Report Finds
Research center starts new project to compare academic salaries in 15 countries. For senior professors, Saudi Arabia leads by far.
Obama on Higher Ed
President-elect has called for reform of loan programs, a tuition tax credit in exchange for service, new investments in research, and a broader concept of affirmative action.
A (Slight) Name Change for Milton Friedman Institute
U. of Chicago hopes specifying a research focus will calm a controversy, and while some aren't fully on board, there are signs of lessening tension.
College Bans Nietzsche Quote on Prof's Door
"God is dead." That phrase, from Friedrich Nietzsche's The Gay Science, is among the philosopher's most well known -- and...
The Heavy Lifters
At meeting of provosts of small private colleges, academic officers are challenged on budgets, student learning and their ever-expanding portfolios.
Helping Out With the Short List
Who should be considered by a President Obama or a President McCain for education secretary? Some serious and not-so-likely ideas.