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Conservatives Report Greater Meaning in Life
Social conservatives find the most meaning in life. In today's Academic Minute, a Student Spotlight during USC Dornsife Week, David...
Why Do Colleges Die?
Scholar looks at history of U.S. higher ed and finds that vulnerable colleges, most of them private, tend to close or merge when crisis pushes them "over the cliff."
At Wake Forest, Apologies Not Accepted
Arts and sciences faculty vote overwhelmingly to condemn university's response to discovery that two admissions leaders -- while students in the 1980s -- posed in front of Confederate flags.
How Many Public Universities Can ‘Go Big’ Online?
Numerous public university systems and state flagships are planning ambitious online endeavors. How many succeed in a competitive marketplace will depend on pricing, execution and leadership.
Data on Timing of FAFSA Filing
Many state grant aid programs use data from the federal Free Application for Federal Student Aid. And those programs often...
Grad Assistants Strike at U Illinois Chicago
Graduate student assistants at the University of Illinois at Chicago went on strike Tuesday over stalled contract negotiations. “Despite being...
Knocking Down Barriers for Student Voting
The House Democrats' election reform bill would remove many of the roadblocks students face in registering to vote and getting to the polls, experts say.
State Systems Plot Major Online Growth
Public universities across the country are adjusting to the shifting reality of the online landscape. Despite similar goals, approaches vary widely.