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Dampened Spirit
The firing of the president of Wheeling Jesuit University has prompted resignations from the board, and charges that an area bishop overextended his authority.
Job Market Realities
Political scientists consider changes in criteria for hiring. Should ability to win grants count? Should more grad students be discouraged from staying in programs? Should search chairs get involved with job rumor Web sites?
Experiment in the Health Sciences
Starting from scratch at the University of Minnesota's newly chartered Rochester campus, a team of faculty begins a project that aims to revolutionize teaching and learning.
Texas Tech Regents Say Governor Pushed Them to Quit
Two former members of the Texas Tech University Board of Regents say Gov. Rick Perry pressured them to quit after...
Hundreds at Howard Protest Conditions, Delays
Hundreds of students at Howard University, along with unionized workers, held a rally Friday to protest problems with campus housing...
Turning Merit Aid Into Donations
Pennsylvania State University is trying a new strategy to raise funds for student aid. The Associated Press reported that the...
Attracting Students to Physical Education With Wii
The University of Houston is using Wii to attract more students to physical education courses, The Houston Chronicle reported. Wii...
Repair Delays Force Delgado to Turn Away Students
For the first time, Delgado Community College is being forced to turn away students for lack of space. The reason...