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One-Man Peer Review
In annual ritual, lawmaker questions wisdom of U.S. research grants, this time about spread of HIV in foreign lands. House backs the critic, striking the funds.
Return of the Professor
Activist English instructor at Ohio community college without tenure, who president admitted was laid off in violation of contract, is reinstated following faculty outcry.
Awaiting Extradition -- and Teaching
Hassan Diab is facing extradition hearings in Canada following the decision by French authorities to charge him with a role...
Texas Files Charges Over Alleged Test-Prep Scam
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott on Monday sued a couple, John J. and Frances Stuart, charging that their business was...
Brandeis Sued to Block Sale of Any Art
Three members of the board of the Rose Art Museum of Brandeis University are suing the university to block any...
Scrutiny for Foundation Run by Henry Louis Gates
A foundation created and led by Henry Louis Gates Jr. is amending its federal tax form after questions were raised...
Seeing Red in a Land of Green
As others hunkered down, Greensboro College embarked on massive growth and gave raises in the leanest of years. Now it's fighting for survival.
Help From the House
Largest of Democrat-sponsored spending bills, reflecting favoring of social programs seen as shortchanged during Bush years, would lift funds for NIH, Pell and AmeriCorps.