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Aid Bill Moves, Amid Misgivings
House panel approves sweeping changes in college grant and loan programs, despite objections of Republicans and significant discomfort of most college groups.
Seeking Advice on Women in Science
Lawmakers consider impact of role models, athletics, and curriculum in attracting students.
Barney Frank on Politicians and Academics
A valued and careful reader shared this gem from a transcript of a House of Representatives hearing of the Financial...
Peralta Board Asks State to Investigate Spending
The board of the Peralta Community College District voted Tuesday to ask California officials to investigate allegations of inappropriate spending...
Peace Between the Franklins
Franklin University and Franklin College have agreed on a court-approved settlement to their dispute, with the college appearing to have...
Ex-Athletes Sue NCAA Over Use of Likenesses
A group of former college football and men's basketball players have sued the National Collegiate Athletic Association in federal court...
Hawaii Will Be Site of Largest Telescope
The Mauna Kea volcano in Hawaii beat out a site in Chile on Tuesday to become the future home of...
UCLA Says Researcher Failed to Report Corporate Ties
The University of California at Los Angeles has removed Jeffrey Wang, a prominent researcher and surgeon, from the director's position...