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Williams Abandons No-Loans Policy
Williams College announced Sunday that it is moving away from its policy, announced amid similar moves by many elite private...
Risky Business
High risk, high reward research may have the most promise of changing lives, but funding remains elusive, a Congressional committee hears Thursday.
'Grossing Up': Equity or Bias?
Syracuse University may be on the cutting edge of promoting equity for its gay and lesbian employees. Some of the...
Race and Power in Mississippi
When white, Republican governor proposed merging state's three black universities, their supporters united in opposition. Now, president of one of those universities has proposed a merger plan.
'Orphan' Tug of War
Another deadline has passed for filing commentary on the pending settlement between Google and major associations of American authors and...
Fowl Play at Reed College
A student-led course on how to properly slaughter, clean and dress a chicken goes awry.
Taking Aim at Diploma Mills
Bipartisan legislation would define dubious institutions (and the agencies that accredit them), bar use of phony degrees in federal hiring and promotion, and strengthen Federal Trade Commission enforcement.
Chicago State Will Get Its Statue Back
An Illinois state representative, Monique Davis, announced Thursday that she will return to Chicago State University a $25,000 statue from...