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New Realities
Presidents of liberal arts colleges share views on how the economic downturn has changed their financial decisions and all-important admissions strategies.
Raising the Burqa
Massachusetts college's ban on face coverings doesn't explicitly target Muslim veils, but is seen that way and stirs up vocal opinions.
Potential Boon for California Higher Ed
As colleges' plead for help, governor proposes constitutional amendment to ensure public universities get at least 10 percent of state funds. Plan is a long shot, but a symbolic boost.
He Spoke Out ... and Got a New Presidency
John McCardell, who waited until he was an ex-president to take a controversial stand on the drinking age, is named to lead Sewanee.
Nursing Tug of War
To dismay of community college advocates, new study recommends all nurses have a baccalaureate degree before they are allowed to practice.
China Ramps Up Spending to Keep Scientists Home
Tired of watching the United States and other countries woo its best scientists away, China is increasingly fighting to keep...
A Lucky Number for Yale
Yale University has announced a gift of $8,888,888 to help build a new campus for the business school. The gift...
New Charges Filed in Fla. College Case
Weeks after a judge threw out key charges in a case alleging inappropriate ties between a former state legislator and...