Tuesday, July 14, 2009

colleges

Dorm-Room Diversity Can Promote Tolerance

Roommates of different races benefit in surprising ways, new research shows. more >>

Texas Tech Snags Former Attorney General

Alberto Gonzales will teach a course on contemporary executive-branch issues for the Red Raiders. more >>

Colleges Hire Their Students for Summer Jobs

Some schools are helping their students earn cash over the summer doing manual work. more >>

College Athletics Conference Takes On the NCAA

Pennsylvania colleges argue that an NCAA rules change requires them to spend money they don't have. more >>

Court Will Settle Confusion Over School Names

Franklin College takes action against Franklin University for trademark infringement. more >>

Our Policy on the Peer Surveys

How we handle requests for copies of completed surveys and why we do so more >>

The Antioch College Comeback

The recently shuttered college could be back in business as soon as 2011. more >>

Pay Off Your Student Loan with Help from Uncle Sam

6 tips for maximizing your loan relief under a new government program. more >>

Conservative Group Threatens to Sue University of Wisconsin

The organization believes a school committee cut its funding for political reasons. more >>

College World Series Sets Viewership Records

More people watched college baseball's championship tournament than ever before. more >>

BYU Lifts YouTube Ban

The Mormon university reverses its three-year ban on the popular video site. more >>

Cornell Laptop Theft Could Be Identity Fraud Bonanza

As many as 45,000 Cornellians could be at risk for identity theft. more >>

The Attack of Medical School Senioritis

A new study examines the reasons why fourth-year medical students slack off. more >>

9 Tips for Community College Students

Find out how to get the most out of your community college education. more >>

Harvard Closes Sexual Assault Counseling Office for July

Facing budget concerns, the university also announced that it would lay off 275 employees. more >>

Flood Ruins More Than 3,000 Diplomas at University of Pittsburgh

Students won't receive diplomas until July. more >>

Michigan State Allows Concealed Weapons on Campus

The university altered its policy to comply better with local laws. more >>

Obama's Education Budget Sees Some Pushback on Capitol Hill

Federal plans to reform failing schools and provide opportunities to students face questions. more >>

Applications Rise at the Military Academies

Patriotism—plus free tuition and room and board—makes the U.S. military academies appealing. more >>

Which Colleges Have the Best Bathrooms?

A marketing company announces the winners of its fancy bathroom competition. more >>

World's Best Colleges: Subject Area Rankings

We assign ratings in five subject areas based on a peer survey. more >>

World's Best Colleges: Citations per Faculty Member

See how we factor in research strength and faculty productivity in the World's Best Colleges rankings. more >>

World's Best Colleges: About the Rankings

Here's an update to our World's Best Colleges and Universities rankings. more >>

World's Best Colleges: International Student and International Faculty Factors

Here's how a university's international community is used in the World's Best Colleges rankings. more >>

World's Best Colleges: Methodology

We evaluate 6 criteria to determine which universities are the most internationally appealing. more >>

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