Malaysia school shuts after ‘mass hysteria’ outbreak
A school in northern Malaysia has had to shut temporarily to handle what local media have called a case of "mass hysteria".
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University of Oxford college to offer ‘foundation year
Pilot scheme at Lady Margaret Hall will accept 12 students who ‘would not normally apply or succeed in competing through conventional channels’
New Study Abroad Population
Small community colleges consider study abroad programs to retain students and offer something different.
272 slaves were sold to save Georgetown. What does it owe their descendants?
The human cargo was loaded on ships at a bustling wharf in the nation’s capital, destined for the plantations of the Deep South. Some slaves pleaded for rosaries as they were rounded up, praying for deliverance.
Atlantic City chosen for higher education initiative
Atlantic City is being targeted by the state Office of Higher Education as part of a program to provide opportunities to residents in five challenged urban communities.
China premier: give universities more autonomy
China’s premier has called for universities in his country to avoid duplicating research being carried in parallel at other institutions.
Call for Punishment for Racist Texts
Saint Louis University officials promise "restorative justice" amid growing anger over lack of punishment for baseball players who sent racist text messages.
Diversifying the Humanities
Study finds gains in undergraduate degrees awarded, but losses at the doctoral level.
Community college president suggests 2-year schools offer baccalaureate degrees
Some residents of the Flathead Valley want to get bachelor's degrees but can't leave their jobs or families.
New College of the Humanities offers its first MA
The New College of the Humanities is launching its first postgraduate degree this September at the same time as cutting its undergraduate fees from £18,000 to £12,000.
