Describes how college librarians are working with professors and some courseware companies to add research aids to course Web sites. (EV)

Describes the new Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering's innovative approach to engineering education, including integrating art and entrepreneurship into the curriculum. (EV)

Describes how widespread budget deficits have led to more faculty hiring freezes than higher education has seen in years; however, searches do continue on some campuses. (EV)

Describes how Alan C. Milstein has sued universities and scientists in an effort to protect the rights of people who volunteer as research subjects. (EV)

Describes how the University of the South Pacific has created a satellite-based computer network aimed at greatly expanding its offerings to students on remote islands. (EV)

Discusses criticism of early admissions decisions, including claims that it heavily benefits colleges, puts too much pressure on some students, and hurts those who need financial aid. (EV)

Describes how tougher academic standards, the "arms race" for better facilities, and other perennial topics took center stage at the National Collegiate Athletic Association's annual meeting. (EV)

Discusses how Cornel West's threat to leave Harvard for Princeton--taking some black studies colleagues with him--raises questions about the roles of star professors and college presidents. (EV)

Describes how spending on higher education grew by 4.6 percent in 2001-02, the smallest increase in 5 years. Includes numerous data tables on state appropriations for higher education. (EV)

Describes how many college money managers are entrusting billions of dollars in endowment wealth to hedge funds, which have a reputation for winning big, and sometimes losing big, too. (EV)

Describes how many colleges are opposing a U.S. plan that they say favors for-profit distance education. The proposal before the World Trade Organization asks member countries to begin formal negotiations to reduce barriers that keep higher education institutions from offering courses in other countries. (EV)

Explains that condom use is declining among students with little direct experience with AIDS and describes how college health officials are changing their education tactics. (EV)

Using the example of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, discusses how the economic downturn is prompting states and university systems to offer faculty members big incentives to retire, raising questions about effects on the quality of teaching. Includes a sidebar on other prominent retirees. (EV)

Describes how, with the stock market falling and tuitions at public colleges rising, states' prepaid tuition plans face potential difficulty in paying out their contracts. (EV)

Describes how, even with a $600 million endowment, a small, rich college like Oberlin is feeling the economic pinch. (EV)