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10% Admissions -- the Full Impact
New studies show dramatic shifts since Texas enacted law – toward reaching more high schools, but possibly excluding more transfers from community colleges.
U.S. Grants $150M for State Data Systems
The U.S. Education Department on Friday awarded $150 million in grants to help 27 states develop or upgrade longitudinal student...
Medical Faculty Told to Limit Wine Spending to $75 a Bottle
The University of California at San Francisco has told medical faculty members that they cannot spend more than $75 in...
Budget Cuts, Courtesy of Donor X
Anonymous benefactor pays for consultant to suggest cost-cutting strategies for Chapel Hill, prompting criticism from faculty who want to know if there is an agenda or conflict of interest.
An Opening for Community Colleges
Two-year institutions gear up to tap into federal stimulus legislation's innovative mechanism for distributing Workforce Investment Act funds, which allows for contracts for entire courses.
For Undergrads, a Shot of Public Health
New report offers recommendations for teaching public health as part of general education.
Porn as Campus Attraction
Producers of new feature offer free screenings to colleges, some of which accept. At U. of Maryland, legislators get movie blocked.
New Source of Big Money in College Sports
The headlines this week about Ohio State University's $110 million, 10-year contract for media rights to most of its sports...