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Governance Tensions Return to U. of Virginia
The board of the University of Virginia is once again taking steps that raise questions about micromanaging and undercutting President...
Utah Dean Apologizes and a Chair Rescinds Resignation
The chair of architecture at the University of Utah, Prescott Muir, has agreed to stay on, reversing his decision to...
Trustee Quits, Citing Lack of Information
William Stewart has resigned as a trustee of Southwestern College, a community college in California, saying that the administration was...
Buying Steak From Alma Mater
Colleges have long been known for sale of T-shirts, coffee mugs and so forth. The latest item for sale, reported...
Sequestration and Financial Aid
A few hours before President Obama signed an order officially instating across-the-board spending cuts Friday night, the U.S. Education Department...
Colorado's Universities Oppose Push for Limited 2-Year-College Bachelor's Degrees
Presidents of many of Colorado's four-year universities sent a letter last month in which they urged legislators to oppose a...
Some Russian Leaders Start to Fight Plagiarism
Rumors abound in Russia that many top leaders have degrees that they didn't really earn, but some officials are starting...
Survey: Prospective Students Still Focus on Sticker Price
Many admissions officers, not to mention college presidents, have for years complained that prospective students focus too much on "sticker...