The 50th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education and, of course, the hotly contested U.S. presidential election were just two of the events that dominated the headlines in 2004. Throughout the year, colleges and universities, as well as other educational institutions across the country, commemorated the Supreme Court's landmark case by convening lectures, conferences and symposiums. This article reflects on the most memorable moments of 2004 in higher education. Lists of significant headliners and milestones for the year are included.