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Unusual (and Improper) Way to Lower Default Rates
Federal audit finds that New York for-profit college paid off students' loans to protect itself -- then turned delinquent borrowers over to collection agencies.
U.S. Offers Plan for Bolstering Student Loan Industry
With new threats of lender departures, agencies unveil proposals that are seen as likely to satisfy banks (and Sallie Mae?).
When the Base Disappears
Political support wanes for West Virginia U. president, suggesting the vulnerabilities for campus leaders who lack academic credibility.
Wake-Up Call for American Higher Ed
New analysis of Europe's "Bologna" movement suggests that colleges in the U.S. could soon face substantial pressure to better define what their own degrees and credits mean.
Is There a Crisis in Education of Males?
Women's group issues report arguing that class and race are more powerful than gender in trends facing boys, but others question the analysis.
Alumni Perceptions of Price and Other Matters
Survey of college graduates finds that they think tuitions are too high -- except at their alma maters.
Double Dipping in Conference Papers
Political scientists consider whether it's OK to give the same presentation more than once -- and whether hiring committees should take note of the practice.