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European Universities Consider Statement on Academic Freedom
European academic leaders are considering adopting a formal statement on academic freedom, with the idea that professors would benefit from...
Economy-Driven Changes at the American Council on Education
The American Council on Education will delay salary increases for six months, offer "early exit" packages to employees, and cut...
Sallie Mae Breaks the Bank to Lobby Congress
Sallie Mae spent nearly $2 million in the first half of 2009 on federal lobbying at a time when Congress...
UC Irvine Cuts Five Sports Teams
Citing the state’s severe budget problems, the University of California at Irvine announced that it will cut its men’s and...
Call for Board Resignations Expected in U. of Illinois Admissions Case
The head of a committee examining the University of Illinois admissions controversy is expected to call today for all of...
Moved Up Deadline Denies State Student Aid to 130,000 in Illinois
About 130,000 college students in Illinois won't receive state financial aid grants this year because the state moved up its...
CDC Panel Recommends Swine Flu Vaccine for Those 24 and Under
A key advisory panel for the Centers and Disease Control and Prevention recommended Wednesday that all people aged 24 and...
Florida Atlantic Donor Reneges on Most of $16M Pledge
The largest donor in the history of Florida Atlantic University has told the institution that he cannot fulfill a $16...