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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.
Protest Leads to Policy Shift on Calder Sculpture at UVa
The Calder Foundation and the University of Virginia have announced a policy change in response to an unusual protest about...
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.
U. of British Columbia Loses Right to Issue Parking Tickets
A Vancouver accountant has won a victory for all of those who have clashed with the all-powerful campus parking police...
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.
A ($1) Win for Ward Churchill
Jury finds that U. of Colorado was wrong to fire him, but awards smallest possible compensation. Judge will now decide whether to order him reinstated to his position.
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...