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Security Threat or Political Threat?
U. of Nebraska blocks visit by William Ayers, a professor McCain campaign can't stop talking about. University cites safety, but some are dubious and see threat to academic freedom.
'The American College Town'
For many students, living in a college town is a key part of their undergraduate experience. And for many faculty...
Baylor Abandons SAT Payments
University admits mistake in offering cash to accepted applicants who retook the exam. And U. of Alabama faces scrutiny for paying people to apply to its law school -- also seen as bid to influence U.S. News rankings.
For 'Biosimilars,' Weighing Innovation vs. Access
Last summer, the group representing major research universities endorsed legislation that sought to balance the interests of drug makers and...
Arrivederci, Tenure
Italian professor at Wesleyan U. solves a 500-year-old murder mystery but, after receiving faculty backing, can't figure out why he was denied tenure.