Discusses how the Supreme Court will hear two cases involving racial preferences at the University of Michigan, with the fate of affirmative action in college admission in the balance. (EV)

Reports on a survey showing that more colleges are hiring presidents from outside academe, and that most presidents are still white men. (EV)

Describes how, rather than compete with campus bookstores, the company once known as VarsityBooks.com now seeks to replace them at some colleges. (EV)

Describes how colleges are struggling to find ways to head off the worsening phenomenon of postgame rampages. (EV)

Discusses how faculty members nationwide are reacting to a Web site that tracks professors' anti-Israel statements, and to a speech by Harvard's president, who linked an anti-Israel petition to anti-Semitism. (EV)

Describes how Gerald W. Shea, who leads the board of trustees of the University of Illinois, puts his political experience to use in winning state funds and pressuring administrators. (EV)

Explores how Ronald Williams, the president of Prince George's Community College, is bucking tradition in hopes of raising his institution's profile. Discusses how his focus on excellence over access has caused some controversy. (EV)

Explaining that tight finances are forcing colleges to rethink spending on information technology, offers 10 strategies to help minimize costs. (EV)

A survey by the NCAA finds athletes graduating at higher rates than ever before, but those in high-profile sports are still having problems. (EV)

Discusses colleges' worries about whether they are legally responsible for the misbehavior of students in study-abroad programs. For example, a recent court ruling has extended sex-discrimination protections beyond U.S. borders. (EV)

Discusses how Maoist guerrillas are attacking colleges as part of an effort to overthrow Nepal's government. (EV)

Describes how budget cuts have prompted Appalachian State University to send administrators to the classroom, some for the first time. (EV)

Discusses results from the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education's comparison of the states on measures including college affordability and student participation. (EV)

Describes how, after a 6-year hiatus, John R. Silber is in charge of Boston University again, and just as outspoken about what he expects from every constituency on the campus. (EV)

Discusses why some college officials see personal digital assistants as must-have tools, while others find the hand-held computers a drain on resources. (EV)