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Dartmouth Approves Controversial Board Changes
More trustees will be added in shift opposed by many alumni, who fear loss of influence.
Principles for International Collaboration in Graduate Education
Educators from U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia and China issue set of ideas to govern discussions on working together.
Making Women Safer on Campus
University of Kentucky takes evidence-based approach to combating violence against women -- and early results are promising.
Who Gets In -- and Why
What are the roles of race, money and athletic talent? How is merit defined? A sociologist spent 18 months in an admissions office, and shares the tensions and idealism he found.
When Collaboration Goes Too Far
Potential case of student cheating at Penn's business school raises questions about the prevalence of information sharing on assignments.
'New York Times' Enters Distance Learning Market
The New York Times on Thursday announced a major push into higher education -- with new efforts to provide distance...
Pell Grant Increase On the Way
Bush's decision not to veto compromise budget bill means students will see more aid and interest rate reduction, and lenders will suffer large cuts in federal payments.