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Heavy Thinkers Need Not Apply
It's not just that professor with the infamous tweet. Study finds that academics who interview graduate school candidates favor those who are thinner.
Opinion
The Gender Lens
Everyone seems to have a theory as to why humanities majors are disappearing. One doctoral student thinks the trend is due to women's widening career paths. His notion is gaining traction.
New Yardstick of Quality
Diverse group of 18 institutions, with Gates's backing, releases new set of metrics to measure colleges' performance and return on investment.
Greeks as Role Models
Study finds link between macho attitudes and sexual aggression by students -- but only for non-fraternity members.
Underpaid Coaches?
New study says universities actually spend more per professor on salaries than they do per coach, and that high athletic salaries derive from funds that don't come from the state or institution.
New Measure of Success
College associations create system to convey more information on completion than is provided by federal report.
Community College Counseling Gains
Survey of two-year-college centers shows increases in staffing and greater , but continued straining to keep up with student mental health needs and demands.
Uphill Battle for HBCU Athletes
Despite some targeted support from the NCAA, historically black colleges struggle to keep up with increased academic standards. Given enrollments dominated by underprepared students, is more money enough?