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Tactical Retreat
Amid faculty criticism, West Point superintendent withdraws after UNLV regent panel picks him as choice for president.
Truth and Consequences
Faculty inquiry finding misconduct by Ward Churchill also faults his university -- and leaving fate uncertain, is sure to stoke more debate.
Change in Climate for Stem Cells?
Senators and scientists see improved prospects for legislation making more federal funds available for the research.
A Dean Takes on Departments
Northwestern graduate school urges professors in different disciplines to propose new academic programs.
N.Y. Proposes Tax on For-Profits
State plan would charge commercial colleges a portion of their financial aid, and use fees to pay for fraud inquiries.
Mandatory Retirement as Women's Issue
Mandatory retirement was once the norm in higher education -- and most of the academics who had emeritus status forced...