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Newly Tenured ... at Saint Joseph, U. of Tennessee at Knoxville
The following individuals have recently been awarded tenure by their colleges: Saint Joseph College (Conn.) Kevin Callahan, history Joyce Fontana...
New Ethics Rules for Admissions Consultants
In wake of scandal and criticism, group toughens stance on conflicts of interest, limits gifts from college officials and bars advertising that could encourage anxiety.
McCain Comes Out Against Affirmative Action
In reversal of earlier position, candidate backs state ballot measures to bar public colleges and universities from considering race in admissions and hiring.
Senate Strands Study Abroad Bill
Widely supported legislation to enhance international education is entangled in symbolic debate on Capitol Hill.
More Uncertainty in Student Loan Programs
2 lenders that had said they would offer student loans this fall change their plans, citing continued disruption in the credit markets.
College Papers May Have New Competitor: Their Web Site Host
Some campus editors and advisors are worried that the dominant hosting service is launching a series of Web sites aimed at a particular set of readers -- their own.
Missing Attribution in Controversial Book
Amid criticism, Penn Press says author of much-discussed work on terror networks will in the future formally acknowledge two sources absent in current edition.
Crusade Against a Crusader
P.Z. Myers -- defender of evolution -- stages "great desecration," leading to demands for his firing. U. of Minnesota at Morris refuses to do so, but cuts link to his Web site.