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Presidents of Colleges Give Back Some Pay

After The Chronicle of Higher Education published its survey of university presidents’ pay, several presidents said that they would give back part of their pay or forgo their raises.

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 03:11:25 GMT

U.S. Agrees to Buy Student Loans to Ease Borrowing

The Education Department announced that it would buy up to $6.5 billion of federally guaranteed student loans made in the 2007-8 academic year as part of its effort to make sure loans are available.

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:48:33 GMT

Iowa City Journal: Chain of Grief for a Flagship University

Famous as a literary powerhouse, the University of Iowa has been the gloomy setting of more trouble and tragedy lately than could fit in a single book.

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 03:44:43 GMT

Obamas Pick Sidwell School, Ending a Washington Guessing Game

Malia and Sasha Obama will attend Sidwell Friends School, the pricey and prestigious academy that has educated generations of Washington’s elite.

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:51:49 GMT

California Universities Will Cut Enrollment Unless State Increases Money

Hard hit by budget cuts, the California State University system is planning to cut its enrollment by 10,000 students for the 2009-10 academic year.

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:21:45 GMT

High School Dances Shine Just a Little Less Brightly

From affluent neighborhoods to blue-collar ones, the homecoming dance is a more modest affair this year.

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:42:47 GMT

Tuition Jump in Florida Wins Backing of Governor

Gov. Charlie Crist urged the Legislature to allow tuition increases at the state’s public universities to blunt the impact of budget cuts.

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:28:32 GMT

Early-Decision Applications Are Up at Colleges, in Spite of the Economy

Some need-blind colleges said that they had been publicizing their generous financial aid packages, and that it seemed to be paying off.

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:29:25 GMT