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Rumors about "hunts" for illegal immigrants lead to protests at the University of Texas.
'Lessons From the Edge'
Much of traditional academe doesn't know what to make of for-profit higher education. Is it to be emulated or feared...
Anti-Semitism or Overreaction?
An ad in The New York Times features a swastika and suggests that Jewish students face increasing danger. Not everyone agrees.
A Young Biologist Seizes the Moment
Lots of colleges brag about undergraduate research, but particularly in the sciences, separating the substance from the fluff is a...
Race, Sports and Professors
Auburn eliminates jobs for two black athletics officials, sets off a debate about bias at the university, and finds itself a target for Al Sharpton.
Donations Up 3.4%
Colleges raised $24.4 billion in 2004; giving by individuals and corporations was up, while foundation giving fell.
Fuel for the Fire on Student Loans
A lender-financed report concludes that government accountants underestimate costs of direct loan program.