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The Ever-Expanding U. of Phoenix
For-profit giant reports that its enrollment grew to 443,000 as of August, up 22 percent from a year ago. But stock drops as company announces federal inquiry.
Believing in God and Evolution
A new movement is encouraging Christian colleges to embrace the teaching of evolution -- without giving up professors' or students' faith.
Sophie's Choice for 2-Year Colleges
Throughout the last year, leaders of many four-year colleges have adopted the mantra that their institutions can "no longer be...
Future Docs Are Confused, Too
Study finds that half of all medical students feel undereducated about economics and health care systems.
Unprecedented Demand, Dwindling Funding
Survey of state directors of community college systems finds many experienced midyear state budget cuts last year and expect another round of such cuts in 2010.
The Last Stop
Among last to start classes in California, community colleges on quarter system struggle -- amid severe budget cuts and overcrowding -- to serve students being turned away elsewhere.
Presidents Push for Global Health
Major research university presidents speak out on new and growing global health programs at first-ever meeting of a new consortium.
Is Job Training Zero Sum Game?
Experts debate whether community colleges, in rush to embrace programs to create "green" jobs, are abandoning their training programs for manufacturing and construction jobs.