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Hype vs. Reality in Arabic Enrollment Boom
While numbers are up, instructors are in short supply, raising questions about the quality of instruction and viability of moving students to advanced levels.
On the Brink of Bankruptcy
Down a lot of students and a couple million dollars, a progressive California college considers its options.
Spray-Painting Pynchon
Vandalism or clarion call? The University of California at Santa Barbara discovers a postmodern surprise all over campus after Thanksgiving break.
Ethics and Engagement With the Military
Panel of anthropologists rejects idea of trying to bar scholars from working with security and intelligence agencies, but calls for more awareness of risks.
Inviting States to Innovate
Higher education reform project to distribute more than $10 million to coalitions of political, education and business leaders who craft plans to increase college productivity.
Ending the Intellectual Property Frenzy
New president of Rochester Institute of Technology proposes alternate way for academe to support business and the economy -- and it involves admitting that your institution won't have a big windfall.