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Illinois Panel Wants Trustees Out, Not Administrators
The state panel studying a scandal in which trustees and others sought admission for politically connected applicants is calling for...
The Real Costs of Merit Aid
New study finds that, 10 years after offering non-need-based assistance, private colleges are likely to enroll fewer Pell Grant recipients and fewer black students.
Rent, Read and Return
A growing number of companies are renting textbooks to college students, saying they're an alternative to sky-high price tags.
2010 Appropriations, By the Numbers
As Senate panel completes work on its spending bill for health, education and labor programs, boundaries are generally set for outlook for higher education.
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...
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...
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...