Thursday, January 8, 2009

colleges

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Vandals Strike UC Santa Cruz

They damaged 20 cars, sprayed graffiti in dorms, and laid down road spike strips. more >>

Go Back to School for New Skills

Government programs will pay for laid-off workers to earn college credit. more >>

Yale Endowment Down 25 Percent

The school's president says it's "not the end of the world." more >>

Kellogg Mismanages Acceptance Letters

Northwestern officials call it a "technological glitch." more >>

New School Students Protest for President's Ouster

Protest follows last week's faculty vote of no-confidence. more >>

Paper Trail Is on Twitter Now

We're so hip, we come to you in 140 characters or fewer. more >>

Minnesota Asks State for $74.5 Million

Official says money used for construction will help the economy. more >>

Penn State Police Try to Control Rose Bowl Ticket Sale

Despite a plan to prevent students from camping out, scene quickly became "unruly." more >>

Man Posing as Self-Defense Instructor Dupes Iowa Sororities

Man would give presentations for free, then sell $18 pepper spray. more >>

Maryland Regents OK Unpaid Leave

Higher-salaried employees will take involuntary unpaid leave to help state offset its budget deficit. more >>

College Students Illegally Use ADHD Drugs, Study Says

Ninety percent who take drugs without prescription use them as a study aid. more >>

Police Investigate Cal Poly Student's Death as Hazing Incident

The freshman was a pledge at Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. more >>

In BCS, Boston College Is Tops Academically

Northwestern, Penn State round out top three; Texas, Michigan State are among worst of football powers. more >>

Recording Industry Proposes Flat Fee for Music Downloads

Colleges would collect a fee, allowing students to download music without fear of litigation. more >>

Best Careers 2009: Higher Education Administrator

For college lovers: A career that keeps the good times rolling. more >>

Brandeis Staff Might Volunteer for Pay Cut

Some professors volunteer to give up 1 percent of pay to prevent a handful of layoffs. more >>

Average SAT Scores and GPA Dip at Arizona

Admissions dean fingers "abysmal funding of higher education" in the state. more >>

Vermont Prepares for Naked Bike Ride

Officials recruit student volunteers to monitor and turn up the lights on audience. more >>

Boston University Claims Small Victory Against RIAA

A judge agrees that school could not accurately identify students' identities behind IP addresses. more >>

NCAA Asks Schools Not to Blame Title IX

As some schools plan to cut men's teams, NCAA asks athletic departments to cite economy instead. more >>

Maryland Will Comply With State's Involuntary Unpaid Leave

The employee furlough would save the state $40 million and chip away at $200 million budget shortfall. more >>

Michigan and Columbia Expect Big Endowment Losses, Too

Their declines will very likely be similar to Harvard's 22 percent endowment drop. more >>

Delaware Axes Creative Writing Concentration

Program had fewer than 10 students. English department will still offer classes in the subject. more >>

More School Presidents Forgo Some Pay

Wisconsin and Arizona State administrators join growing list of school leaders who are giving back in tough times. more >>

Washington Students Protest Anti-Gay-Marriage Column

Opinion piece said legalizing gay marriage could lead to legalizing polygamy and bestiality. more >>

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