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Stepping Out of the Spotlight
Outgoing chancellor of UNC-Chapel Hill will become provost at Washington University, an uncommon move that reinforces a trend of public university administrators finding a home in private higher ed.
Not What They Signed Up For?
An unaccredited California institution lacks approval by the state to operate, but is allowed to enroll international students -- some of whom say the education is seriously substandard.
Private Capital, Community Colleges
New investor-backed company teams up with public two-year colleges to create honors programs designed to attract top students and help them transfer.
‘A Blunt Instrument’
Advocates for liberal arts education worry that White House’s new College Scorecard oversimplifies the college-selection process and places too much emphasis on financial aspects of the decision.
Transcript for Work
A two-year college in Missouri issues "job readiness work ethic" scores on students' transcripts, as well as a rating for attendance.
Liberal Arts Go Dutch
The growth of liberal arts colleges in the Netherlands has helped pave the way for broader changes in the country’s higher education sector.
A Dangerous Assault
Eric Cantor's proposal to end funding of social science research is foolish, and could do real damage to American capabilities, writes Carol Geary Schneider.
Don't Call Me That
Some adjuncts are asking students not to address them as "professor."