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U of Akron Aims for the World
University is struggling. At home, many are skeptical of President Scott Scarborough's plan to turn it around by expanding its reach.
Completion and Controversy
City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Cheryl Hyman, who is widely heralded for leading graduation-rate improvements, faces faculty unrest over new tuition rates and program consolidations.
Opinion
A Tale of Two Newmans
Both Cardinal Newman and Simon Newman have struggled with how to define the essence of university education during challenging historical moments for higher education, writes Johann N. Neem.
Phoenix Owner Seeks Fresh Start
U of Phoenix's new owners could be looking to make major changes as the for-profit eyes transition to being a privately held company.
Babson Bids Good-bye to Enrollment Numbers
The 13th and final annual report on online education enrollments by the Babson Group shows how much the market has grown since 2002 -- and how little it has changed.
Opinion
Getting Past the Lazy Debate
There's an easy answer to the question of whether students should pursue liberal arts or more vocational majors, argues Matthew Sigelman, and it will allow liberal arts graduates to virtually double their current employability.
Low Income, High Graduation Rate
Two new studies suggest many colleges may be too quick to write off low-income students and community college transfers. Money and extra support change the equation, at least for some.
When Collaboration Gets Expensive
Three Maryland community colleges plan to close a jointly run health education center because of enrollment changes.