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Pushing the Limit on Federal Loans
U.S. report on trends in student borrowing shows sizable uptick in who borrows and finds increases are heftiest among costlier unsubsidized loans.
When Med Students Become Admissions Counselors
Entrepreneurial future M.D.'s at U. of Chicago -- who helped with applicant interviews -- set up business to advise other applicants.
Beyond Price, Other Barriers to College Loom
Chicago Public School students with college hopes often fail to meet benchmarks in the application process -- and enroll in less selective colleges than they could.
Private Colleges Proliferating, Worldwide
A researcher studies the global role of private education in increasing access as demand keeps booming.
Tenure, the Movie
Hollywood films the ultimate academic story. Will Luke Wilson and David Koechner be credible academics? Will professors find the story believable? Will non-academics care?
The Future of Oxford
Since university's controversial leader announced his plans to leave, academics reconsider his legacy -- and where the institution is headed.