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Racist Banter Behind Closed Doors
In a coming book, scholars examine the abundance of derogatory comments white students make when only they are around.
Texans and Their Tests
Governor links new funds for higher ed to required exit exams. He sees accountability. Others see Spellings Commission's dark side.
Blackboard Makes a Pledge
Under fire in patent dispute, software giant says it won't sue open source providers. Has the company gone far enough to satisfy its critics?
Corporate Research Support Rebounds
After a three-year decline, industry backing for academic science and engineering fields reaches all-time high of $2.3 billion.
2007 Budget Advances, and 2008's Looms
The U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation Wednesday that would raise the value of the maximum Pell Grant for the...
Spiritual Accountability
Religious colleges use assessment to measure spiritual growth -- for accountability, accreditation and their own advancement.
Rating the TIAA-CREF Returns
Pension giant disputes critique of its performance, but even critics of findings say study raises key issues for colleges and employees.