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Appeals Court Backs U. of Chicago on Persian Antiquities
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit on Tuesday overturned a lower court's ruling that could have forced...
Professor X Is Back
In the Basement of the Ivory Tower describes the realities of teaching writing as an adjunct to poorly prepared students -- and questions whether many of them should be in college.
Florida Bill Targets Community College Tenure
Surprise legislation -- based on newly adopted measure for K-12 -- would bar institutions from awarding continuing or long-term contracts.
ROTC Plus
Dickinson looks to infuse liberal education into military training -- and to get similar colleges to build ties to the armed forces.
Gift Horse or a Good Idea?
Gambling industry's charitable arm urges colleges to write formal policies that encourage "responsible gaming" on campus -- and offers to show them how.
Mental Health, Top of Mind
Student affairs officials discussed behavioral intervention teams, suicide prevention programs and other sobering realities at annual convention Monday.
Commencement Speakers Announced: Alma, Case Western, Eckerd, New England Tech, Nyack, Ozarks Tech, Pomona, Shepherd, Spelman, Stephens, U. of Maryland, U. of Pacific, U. of Southern Indiana
The following colleges and universities have announced their commencement speakers for spring 2011: Alma College: Davidson Hepburn, president of the...
Academic Minute: Uprising in Egypt
In today’s Academic Minute, Pepperdine University's Dyron Daughrity discusses the deep historical roots of Egypt’s Christian minority and their role...