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A Challenge to Catholic Colleges
Vatican official urges U.S. institutions to help peers around the world deal with rapid changes in higher education.
The New Face of For-Profit Colleges
Harris Miller, chief of career college group, seeks to reach out to nonprofit colleges and Democrats on Capitol Hill.
Access and Success -- Is it Either/Or?
Researchers say California policies on community colleges, with focus on access, have inadvertently built barriers to degree completion.
Upping the Ante on Pell Grants
White House proposes increasing maximum award to $4,600 in 2008 -- but may seek to finance rise with cuts to other student programs.
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?