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Gossip and Slander at a Campus Near You

A Web site that lets students post anonymous comments -- with predictable results -- has sparked outrage and more than a few enthusiasts.

'Student Bodies'

In campus health centers, Heather Munro Prescott sees much more than places to promote student health. Their history reflects important...

Any Advice About Visas?

U.S. House members seek ideas on how to better help foreign students and scholars get into the U.S.

New Presidents or Provosts: Asian U. for Women, Barnard, Drury U., Langston U., Texas Woman's U., U. of North Dakota

House, Focusing on Cost, Approves Higher Education Act

Many Republicans join Democrats in backing legislation to ratchet up scrutiny of college spending and pricing, toughen student loan oversight, and ease aid application.

Quick Takes: Tornado Strikes Union U., Animal Rights Extremists Take Credit for Attack, Report Questions Admissions Standards, Advisory Board Shrinks, Delay Likely on NYU-Poly Vote, Creationist Article Questioned

Degrees of Wealth and Generosity

Congressional rhetoric is linking endowment payout rates to access for low-income students. But the data suggest no such relationship.

Next Generation President

Report examines demographics of those holding jobs that frequently lead to chief positions on campuses, and finds more women, but a largely white pool.