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Coaching Like a Man
Four field hockey players charge U. of Iowa fired a winning coach because her tough, demanding style -- standard for coaches of male athletes -- was viewed as inappropriate for women.
Roll Up Your Sleeves
In response to measles outbreak, colleges make new push on vaccinations. Meanwhile, norovirus spreads in Virginia.
A Real Incentive or PR?
U. of California tried to respond to concerns about academic performance of athletes by changing the rules about when coaches can earn bonuses. Why was nobody satisfied?
Fragile Mental Health
Nearly 10 percent of incoming freshmen -- a near-all-time high -- say they feel "frequently depressed," reports an annual survey.
Endangering a Trust
If a student tells a faculty member about a sexual assault that the student doesn't want to report, should the professor file a report anyway? More colleges are requiring it, and not everyone agrees the policies are wise.
Vulnerable to Measles
Despite the warnings of experts, 22 states don't require students to be vaccinated, and campus policies vary widely.
Responding to Measles Outbreak
Students at four colleges appear to have the disease. Experts say it is crucial for colleges to review immunization records.
Opinion
Did You Notice Where the Super Bowl Was Played?
Karen Gross considers the implications of a marketing buy that most colleges could never even dream about.