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College Enrollments Continue to Swell

Submitted by Doug Lederman on August 1, 2005 - 4:00am

For-profit institutions and female and minority students gain most, Education Department study finds.

The New Carnegie Classifications

Submitted by Scott Jaschik on February 27, 2006 - 4:00am

Foundation unveils different approach to grouping colleges -- but don't look for who is No. 1.

If There's a Will

Submitted by David Epstein on May 12, 2006 - 4:00am

If departments want black science, math and engineering students to become faculty members, they should have mentors who want close relationships with them, according to a recent study from the University of California at Berkeley.

Overlooked Again -- Community Colleges and Science

Submitted by David Epstein on June 2, 2006 - 4:00am

NSF panel members are stunned to find impact of community colleges in producing math and science graduates.

Food Fight

Submitted by Rob Capriccioso on July 26, 2006 - 4:00am

A chef showdown -- featuring chicken but not nuggets -- highlights some scrumptious food trends in college cafeterias.

Growing the Talent Pool

Submitted by Elia Powers on December 19, 2006 - 4:00am

Taking over one public school and starting another, Coppin State offers new options in West Baltimore -- and connects with potential students.

When Prayer Reaches the Locker Room

Submitted by Elia Powers on June 28, 2007 - 4:00am

Dispute on whether Iowa State's football team should have spiritual adviser raises issues of church and state at public universities.

College Capacity Grows

Submitted by Doug Lederman on September 12, 2007 - 4:00am

Federal report shows number of postsecondary institutions and number of degrees they award continuing to expand.

Being Active (Or Not) in Law School

Submitted by Elia Powers on January 3, 2008 - 4:00am

Older students tend to spend more time preparing for class but are less likely to be involved in a co-curricular activity than are younger counterparts, annual survey of law school "engagement" finds.

Call to Arms for Private Colleges

Submitted by Elia Powers on February 5, 2008 - 4:00am

In an address to fellow presidents about the future of higher education, MIT's leader says "our story isn’t well understood by Congress or the public."

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