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In Defense of Essays
We hate grading them; they hate writing them. But if we really value meaningful student learning, it's time for academe to put more energy and resources into the project of better writing instruction, argue Martha Schulman and Gwen Hyman.
Billion-Dollar Targets
Lawmakers are again raising questions about wealthy universities' endowments -- and tossing around ideas to crack down on them.
A Higher Ed Wish List, DOA
Obama administration's last budget blueprint has something for everyone -- low-income students, cancer researchers, community colleges, minority-serving institutions. But it's a nonstarter in Congress.
Why Is Tuition So High?
A new study asserts that increased student aid, not faculty salaries or state cutbacks, drives prices higher.
New Programs: Cybersecurity, Fermentation Science, Homeland Security, Nursing, Higher Ed Leadership, Computer Science, Business Analytics
California State University at Monterey Bay is starting an undergraduate major in human development and family studies. Eastern Michigan University...
Super Bowl Marketing Opportunity
Some colleges try to get a share of their local market by joining the ad frenzy during the big game.
When Collaboration Gets Expensive
Three Maryland community colleges plan to close a jointly run health education center because of enrollment changes.
Paid Not to Work?
Temple hopes students will graduate earlier if they receive grants that limit them to working no more than 15 hours per week off campus.