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Why the Rich Universities Get Richer
Analysis documents gaps between the wealthiest and everyone else -- and suggests that some strategies used to build mega-endowments may not work indefinitely.
Barnard Tenures Scholar Opposed by Massive Campaign
Nadia Abu El-Haj was attacked by supporters of Israel over her book on archaeology in Israel, but wins promotion.
Antioch Survives -- at What Price?
University board lifts order to suspend operations for college, but keeps financial exigency and won't recruit freshmen -- moves that anger many.
Early Retirement Payments Are Taxable, Court Rules
Federal appeals panel orders Pitt to pay $2.2 million in Social Security taxes, deeming professors' tenure to be just another right based on past service to university.
A Challenge to the Recording Industry?
Eyes were on Oregon last week after the state's attorney general filed a motion to quash subpoenas from the recording industry, arguing, among other reasons, that they violated students' privacy.
Imperfect Peek Into the Police Blotter
A new FBI report offers a (less than complete) look at the overall nature of crimes at schools and colleges: most are assaults, vandalism or theft.
A College-Friendly Take on Rising Prices
Hearing on rising tuitions, normally a scary topic for higher ed officials, treads gently and focuses on proposal to ensure better state funding of public colleges.