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Borrowing More, Earning More
Changes in federal policy in the 1990s led students to take on more debt, but higher post-graduation salaries helped them start repaying the funds.
Churchill Wars Continue
As experts on academic freedom weigh in on the latest developments, controversial professor says he won't cooperate with new investigation.
The Push to Get In
Early decision applications continue to rise at competitive colleges -- and colleges continue to see more applications from women.
Academic Freedom Wars
In Florida, legislation advances against "leftist totalitarian professors," while Columbia president frames debate on faculty rights and responsibilities.
Influential Group Calls It Quits
Financial difficulties force the American Association for Higher Education -- a key voice on assessment and faculty issues -- to disband.
Compromise Ends Hunger Strike
New Georgetown policy on pay for contract workers ends 9-day student protest.
The Anti-Summers
Princeton's president offers her views on women and science and we compare her speech on the topic to Larry Summers's.
A Strike in Ann Arbor
Graduate instructors at Michigan take a day off to force concessions at the bargaining table. University officials are unfazed.