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'Lessons From the Edge'
Much of traditional academe doesn't know what to make of for-profit higher education. Is it to be emulated or feared...
The Latest in Conservative Political Theater
Rumors about "hunts" for illegal immigrants lead to protests at the University of Texas.
Donations Up 3.4%
Colleges raised $24.4 billion in 2004; giving by individuals and corporations was up, while foundation giving fell.
Race, Sports and Professors
Auburn eliminates jobs for two black athletics officials, sets off a debate about bias at the university, and finds itself a target for Al Sharpton.
A Young Biologist Seizes the Moment
Lots of colleges brag about undergraduate research, but particularly in the sciences, separating the substance from the fluff is a...
Fuel for the Fire on Student Loans
A lender-financed report concludes that government accountants underestimate costs of direct loan program.
Attack on Gay Student Prompts Rally at Chapel Hill
Hundreds of students held a rally at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Tuesday night to protest an...
A For-Profit Buys a Catholic College
A for-profit college based in California has purchased a Catholic liberal arts college in Iowa.