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Another Whack at Biomedical Research Conflicts
With legislation that would mandate new rules for NIH-funded research, Senate appropriations panel joins Grassley push for more scrutiny of academic scientists.
Diversity Meets Data at George Mason Law
Statistics reveal a vastly greater academic failure rate among African-American versus other students, raising questions about ABA diversity standards and the effectiveness of outreach programs.
Energy Boost
As many states slash budgets, college coffers are growing in a handful of oil- and gas-producing states.
Readier for Prime Time?
With sights set on going public, Grand Canyon U. snags a leader from a crosstown behemoth in for-profit higher ed -- the University of Phoenix's parent company.
Senior Moments: A Look at High Schoolers Over Time
A new report shows that the educational aspirations of high school seniors (and the rigor of their course taking) have grown sharply over 30 years.
How the For-Profits Go for Students
At national gathering, administrators worry about competition and consider strategies: Internet-phone links, ways to position against nonprofits, and hiring recruiters from the military and weight loss programs.