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Outrage Over Diversity Plan
Professors at U. of Oregon denounce plan to consider "cultural compentency" in tenure and promotion decisions.
Tainted Gift at Washington
Federal prosecutors charge major donor to Washington & Jefferson with fraud in connection with $500,000 contribution to the college.
A Steroid Bill Snags Colleges
Congressional measure focuses on professional sports, but mandates scrutiny of the NCAA, too.
Reforming Journalism Education
Foundations and top universities want to promote subject-matter expertise -- and public trust.
Faculty Demographics
New data show how faculty racial composition differs among sectors of colleges. On gender, data show equity at community colleges.
Detente, Sort of, on Student Loans
Lawmakers at House hearing agree that industry and government programs should compete, but clash on most everything else.
British Union Abandons Boycott
Reversal of action against 2 Israeli universities follows an outcry in the UK and from many American academic groups.