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Heated Debate About HBCUs
Officials of historically black universities challenge research suggesting that their graduates have lost earnings power compared to alumni of white institutions.
Student Loan Default Rates Recover
After 1-year rise, proportion of 2005 borrowers who defaulted on loans in first year of repayment falls to 4.6 percent, a near-record low.
Weighing the Reach of a Title IX Ruling
Legal experts agree on significance of appeals court decision reinstating sexual assault lawsuit at U. of Colorado, but split on whether it puts unfair onus on colleges to monitor students.
When a Cartoon Causes Pain
Controversial image causes a retraction and an apology from University of Virginia's student newspaper, but underlying racial tensions remain.
Philosophy and Sexism
Essay prompts debate over paucity of women in top departments and in the pages of top journals.
Watered Down Call for Rankings Reform
Presidents of top liberal arts colleges criticize ratings but refrain from joint pledge others made to stop filling out "reputational" survey.
Dartmouth Approves Controversial Board Changes
More trustees will be added in shift opposed by many alumni, who fear loss of influence.