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Laureate Preparing for IPO
Laureate Education Inc., a major player in for-profit higher education, is preparing an initial public offering, Reuters reported. The past...
Academic Minute: Sam Phillips and Early Reggae
In today’s Academic Minute, William Ellis of Saint Michael's College reveals the connection between American rock and roll pioneer Sam...
New Class of ACE Fellows Named
The American Council on Education has named 57 faculty members and administrators as the 2012-13 class of the association's Fellows...
University Revokes Hungarian President's Doctorate
The Senate at Semmelweis University, in Hungary, voted to revoke the doctorate of Pal Schmitt, the president of Hungary, because...
Scrutiny for Arizona Mexican-American Studies Program
John Huppenthal, Arizona's superintendent of schools, led a successful campaign to suspend Mexican-American studies from the Tucson public schools. Fox...
Rhode Island Weighs Bill to Let Cities Levy Taxes on Nonprofits
Providence's mayor urged Rhode Island legislators Thursday to approve legislation that would allow the state's cities to charge colleges and...
Controversy Over Vanderbilt's Anti-Bias Policy
The Roman Catholic group at Vanderbilt University on Wednesday announced that it would become an off-campus ministry rather than staying...
New England College Profs Donate to Prevent Staff Layoffs
Faculty members at New England College quickly pledged to donate $100,000 after learning that the college planned staff layoffs, and...