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Long Road to Open Access
Effort by leading research universities to rethink the economics of scholarly journals has an underwhelming first year, and experts caution against expectations of quick change.
Not Everyone Is AWOL
Defense secretary's speech renews debate about ROTC at top universities, but contrary to widespread belief, units continue to thrive at some Ivies and liberal-leaning publics.
Louisville Faculty Subdue Armed Student
Faculty members at the University of Louisville on Thursday subdued a graduate student who took out a loaded gun during...
Be Their Guest
Investigation into U. of Tennessee's football recruiting practices raises questions about the continued presence of "hostesses" -- female students responsible for entertaining recruits -- on some campuses.
Westwood Halts Enrollments in Wisconsin
Westwood College Online has stopped enrolling new students in Wisconsin amid a dispute with the state board that regulates for-profit...
Faulty Oversight on Incentive Pay
GAO report says Education Department -- particularly in Bush administration -- did too little to enforce federal law barring commissions for college recruiters.
Sage Colleges, Virginia Wesleyan Go Test-Optional
The faculty of the Sage Colleges voted last week to end the requirement of the SAT or ACT for undergraduate...