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Can a Start-Up College Revive a City?
In Harrisburg, Pa., public funds help a private college attract minority students to science fields.
First on the Docket: Accreditation
Education Dept.'s fuzzy agenda for carrying out commission's work begins with review of higher ed's system of self-regulation.
Are College Students Techno Idiots?
They can Google and network on MySpace, but new report questions whether they can use technology to learn something worth knowing.
Stealing the News
Thousands of papers disappear at U. of Kentucky -- latest in string of thefts of student publications on various campuses.
Plagiarism Charge
Tennessee Press suspends sale of new book on Andersonville Prison as author admits inappropriate and uncredited similarities to another work.
New Challenge to Affirmative Action
Education Department investigates complaint of Asian student rejected by Princeton.
Angst Over Admissions
Loss of control. Anxiety. Questioning of purpose. Rejection. Reviewers of college applications seem to have much in common with applicants.