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More Bad News for Lenders
Leading senator poised to introduce legislation requiring banks to compete on price for right to offer federal student loans.
Those Pesky Academic Standards
Clemson's president agrees to examine admissions process for athletes -- as boosters complain the criteria make it hard to compete.
Calculating the Tobacco Taint
U. of Virginia researchers aim to prevent teen smoking -- with $25 million gift from Philip Morris. Does the end justify the means?
Lawmakers Query Bush Budget for Science Education
House hearing on president's 2008 plan renews concerns about shift of funds from National Science Foundation to Education Department.
Defeat for Affirmative Action
Settlement forces 27 university programs for prospective journalism students to open admission to white applicants.
Overseas Outposts
More universities open degree-granting branches in other countries, and U.S. is not the only player in the game, study finds.