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Statue Decapitation at Hiram College
A statue of President James A. Garfield was decapitated last week, shortly after it was placed in a prominent location...
Budget Cut or Logical Inevitability?
Minority serving colleges jeer Obama administration's plan to let temporary funding lapse, calling it "missed opportunity." But isn't "one time" money supposed to end?
Surprise Ending to Green Mountain Graduation
Just after the last diploma was presented Saturday at the commencement of Green Mountain College, a small group of students...
College Board Puts Off Plan for New Test for 8th Graders
The College Board is postponing plans to introduce a standardized test for eighth graders -- a test that the board...
Early Indications on State Use of Education Stimulus Funds
Most states that have already decided how to allocate the education funds they're receiving from the federal stimulus package are...
Amid Hiring Controversy, Provost at North Carolina State Quits
Larry Nielsen has resigned as provost of North Carolina State University, saying that a controversy over his hiring of the...
Why a Reality TV Show Is Seeking Professors
A few weeks back, several bloggers commented on reports that "Wife Swap," an ABC reality show in which the wives...
Did Lenders Get Education Dept. Approval for Windfall Profits?
During the Bush Administration, the Education Department signaled approval for some lender policies that then-Education Secretary Margaret Spellings halted in...