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Mississippi State in the Silicon Valley
Starkville is a long way from San Jose, but ambitions of two universities are being combined. Many praise creativity of the approach, but some fear impact on California's master plan.
The Ghost of Tarkanian v. NCAA
College groups fear that appeals court's decision in ex-Buffalo coach's case could make private colleges liable for their interactions with state governments.
A Sharp Critique of MBA Education
Author of From Higher Aims to Hired Hands discusses what is wrong with business schools today.
Sweetening the Deal
Study finds faculty can do more than teach well (think chocolate) to improve their score on student evaluations.
Female Faculty and the Sciences
Congressional panel considers recruitment and retention issue, while Stanford study examines impact of low female participation on undergraduate math, science and engineering majors.
New Tactic on Salary and Benefits
Faculty unions consider whether they win or lose when they agree to combine funds for the two big-ticket items of contracts into a single pot of money.
When Big Bucks Come for Sports
Use of major athletics donation to U. of Oregon from the co-founder of Nike has some questioning the university's priorities.