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The man in charge of running Westfield, Mass., says he's prepared to lead an institution, but some question his credentials.

Stung by criticism, Education Department officials strongly defend Pell Grant plan and challenge data colleges have used to attack it.

Regents tabled a decision on banning tobacco funding, but they may have done so without having all the information.

National service program is ratcheting up efforts to get more students involved, just as the Bush budget calls for decrease in funding.

Study finds that minority sociologists disproportionately drop out of academe at the Ph.D. level and again during tenure process.

Panel's final general education plan keeps requirements on the U.S. and science, adds humanities, and eases away from religion.

Chicago announces expanded benefits for students in humanities and social sciences -- with goal of speeding Ph.D. completion.