A Major Decision
Choosing the wrong college major can become a costly detour. But it’s not the end of the world.
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Questioning the Paper Chase
Author Charles Murray confronts the myth that college is for everybody.
New Kid on the College Rankings Block
A new college ranking system featured in Forbes Magazine might improve on U.S. News’ annual rankings, but neither is necessary.
Rethinking Reputation
A transfer student discovers that a major university with a national reputation is less rigorous than a small local women’s college.
Ed School Math Training Does Not Compute
University education schools have lots of room for improvement when training teachers to teach math.
University Incorporated
The lure of financial gains from patented research is causing major changes to academia.
Are Adjunct Professors Bad for Students?
Some doubts about a recent study suggesting that part-time faculty fail to “connect” with students.
Our Encroaching Federal Government
A provision in the pending Higher Education Act enables Washington to punish states for cutting aid to higher education.
College Admissions Through the Back Door
You can attend your school of choice even if rejected with a little ingenuity.
Time For Academic Truth-in-Advertising
Students should have complete and accurate information about college courses during registration.