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It's time to rethink the role that accrediting agencies play in determining colleges' eligibility for financial aid -- and better equip the Education Department to fulfill that role, R. Michael Tanner and Peter McPherson argue.

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How much they boost earning power is only one factor, writes W. Robert Connor, who explores how the study of different disciplines boosts students' cognitive development.

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In both the Cold War and aftermath of 9/11, civil liberties took a hit. Scott McLemee reviews a historian's assessment.

By Scott McLemee

Robert B. Archibald and David H. Feldman question recent predictions that higher education is about to face a major collapse.

By Doug Lederman

Colleges need to prepare students for balancing budgets and managing money, writes Steven Bahls.

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The social networking site makes it more difficult to teach students to write for those other than themselves, writes Lisa Lebduska.

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We get monthly economic data on which automobiles are selling -- but must wait years to know how many are completing college. What's wrong with this picture? asks Nate Johnson.

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A new book looks at the history of boredom. Scott McLemee is fascinated.

By Scott McLemee