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The Federal Role in Biolab Oversight

GAO official and House subcommittee chairman cite dangers of adding more biodefense labs without increasing the capability to monitor them.

New Legal Challenge for Accreditation

A "tentative" federal court order suggests that states can't favor one regional accreditor over another -- and could complicate the California for-profit college debate.

Board Rights vs. Alumni Rights

Movements at Dartmouth, Mississippi University for Women and elsewhere raise questions about governance, legal standing and role of alumni.

Desmond Tutu, Persona Non Grata

U. of St. Thomas decides that the Nobel laureate’s past comments on Israel were “hurtful” to some Jews and so blocks invitation he had accepted to speak on campus.

Graduation Rates for Athletes Stable

77 percent of Division I players earned degrees within six years, same as last year. But gains over time show traction for academic reform, NCAA leaders say.

On YouTube, No Enrollment Caps

University of California at Berkeley expands the public reach of its courses in a new video portal with complete lectures, ready to be streamed.

Update on FBI-College Relations

The Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Security Higher Education Advisory Board shines (a little) light on its efforts.