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(Not) Crossing the Finish Line
New book finds large gaps in graduation rates at flagship universities, raising questions about how rates are measured, standardized tests, "mismatch" critique of affirmative action, community colleges, and more.
Reaching Students, Setting Limits
At political science meeting, professors share ideas about making their classrooms more engaging, and the tradeoffs involved.
Protests at Wyoming Over Naming Center for Cheney
The University of Wyoming is facing protests over its decision to name a center for international students after Dick Cheney...
Unexpected Audience
Freshmen at Brown had no idea that anyone other than their academic advisers would be reading what they wrote, but their letters were being evaluated by writing instructors.
Rutgers Profs Delay Raises to Minimize Cuts
Rutgers University faculty members have voted to agree to delays in salary increases, with the goal of assuring that the...
The 2009 Higher Education Price Index: 2.3%
Academe's own version of the inflation rate, the Higher Education Price Index, fell to 2.3 percent in 2009, down sharply...
Pearson Formally Kicks Off Test to Challenge TOEFL
Pearson on Tuesday formally unveiled its new test of English skills for those seeking an education in the United States...