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A Fee That Is Not a Fee
Strapped for cash to pay for faculty and constrained by lawmakers from raising tuition, president of U. of Florida devises a $1,000 academic “charge.”
Education Dept. Choice: Narrow or Broad?
Election may influence whether officials focus rule making on new grant programs, or push policies on accreditation or student records.
Still Fighting for Affirmative Action
U. of Michigan considers legal challenge to referendum -- while others focus on stopping states from adopting similar ballot measures.
Southern Illinois Chancellor Forced Out
Change comes a week after faculty panel found that administrator "lifted" material in strategic plan.
Colleges and the New Congress (Updated)
Democrats expected to push hard for more aid for students -- but unlikely to ease up on higher education accountability.
Michigan Votes Down Affirmative Action
Three years after Supreme Court upheld consideration of race by flagship university, voters decide otherwise.
Beyond the First Year
Stanford Law's plan to revamp curriculum in years 2 and 3 includes more joint degree programs and chances for students to explore other graduate courses.