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Invisible Transfer Students
New study finds that one-third of students attend at least two colleges. Their most common transfer destination: community colleges.
Fountain of Youth
More upper-middle-class students are choosing community college right out of high school, and they expect a full undergrad experience.
Crackdown on For-Profits
Tough new regulations are unlikely this year in Washington, but in California a new state law, hearings and multiple investigations are kicking off.
Success Begets Success
Courses on how to learn and manage college life can boost graduation rates. The classes are catching on -- slowly -- at community colleges, but face resistance.
A Sure Thing
DePaul's new community college partnership aims to eliminate the mysteries behind transferring.
A Board Says No to Its Church
Erskine trustees reject request from college's denomination to have the ability to remove board members.
The New MCAT
New social sciences test will broaden base of knowledge measured. Educators hope to change the way pre-meds think about undergraduate education.
Profiting From Federal Aid
For-profit colleges that participate in federal financial aid programs charge more than those that don't, according to new study, which also finds the for-profit sector much larger than most think.