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A New Attack on Standardized Tests
U. of California, which helped prompt changes to the SAT, now questions dependence on PSAT in awarding National Merit Scholarships.
Falling Behind in International Education
A Congressional hearing suggests an easing of visa problems but a looming crisis in U.S. competitiveness.
Death by Drinking
A study finds that alcohol contributed to the deaths of 1,700 college students in 2001.
A New Form of Cheating
A publisher announces suits over sales of special text guides -- with test answers -- that are available only to professors, but being sold online by students.
Collision Course on the U.S. Budget
House and Senate budget resolutions set differing directions, promising a showdown that could affect education programs.
How to Compete
The new economic market in higher education may lead one liberal arts college to sell its adult education programs to another.
Liberal Arts and Not So Liberal Economics
Oberlin embarks on a plan to improve its finances and academics -- in part by getting a little smaller. Critics fear key values are at risk.