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Energy in the Dorms
Students are behind many large-scale environmental efforts on their campuses, but are they willing to make small sacrifices in their everyday lives?
Ghettoized Poli Sci Textbooks
When black people or topics are covered in overviews of American government and politics, they end up in the civil rights chapter, study finds.
Professionalizing Liberal Arts, and Vice Versa
Some institutions may find themselves looking for ways to meld liberal arts and professional curriculums, a union that often causes friction.
Senators Scrutinize Well-Endowed Colleges
Lawmakers ask 136 institutions with endowments of at least $500 million for information about how they set tuition, award financial aid, and spend from their funds.
Integrating International Faculty
Researchers consider issues specific to foreign-born faculty and ways to help them adjust.
Endowment Spending Rate Drops Slightly
As scrutiny increases (and stock market takes a tumble), data show how cautious colleges are with their funds -- and how the wealthiest institutions continue to gain ground.
Harassment vs. Academic Freedom, Round Two
A Brandeis professor charged with using discriminatory language in the classroom receives unanimous support of faculty, but provost rejects their ruling.