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North Carolina legislation would have cut tuition dramatically, and many at the institutions feared they would lose revenue. Two universities still are covered by bill.

State has changed its formula to impose deepest reductions on universities that receive more outside support.

Red Wing, Minn., hopes to attract a four-year institution but faces stiff competition from larger, sunnier cities and a history littered with failed branch campus attractions across the country.

Obama administration releases final rules to require new payments for many employees. Regulations make clear that higher ed employees considered teachers will continue to be exempt. Postdoc pay could be key issue going forward.

New twist in the debate over unpaid internships is whether colleges should charge tuition for them.

Amherst College's president talks about adding more community college transfers after receiving an award for supporting low-income students.

Private colleges and universities are trying new strategies after discount rates rose to unseen levels yet again.