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Measuring what college students actually learn
Amy Scott Jan 24, 2012
A new initiative calls on colleges and universities to ask and answer the question, “Are students learning?” at their institutions. It’s a question that employers ask about college graduates all the time.
Megaupload's mega-takedown
John Moe Jan 20, 2012
The enormous file-sharing site gets shut down by the feds.
Megaupload goes down, gets ready for court
John Moe Jan 20, 2012
Where can I get an illegal bootleg copy of that indictment?
Some college, but no degree
Emily Hanford Jan 19, 2012
Millions of students start school but never cross the finish line. A growing number of colleges and organizations are finding ways to bring them back.
Money thoughts for a 'perfectionist uncle'
Chris Farrell Jan 11, 2012
I have a wonderful little 4-year old niece for whom I have been setting aside money. Currently, it is just going into a savings account as I have perhaps been letting the perfect be the enemy of the good. It seems like the 529 plans out there vary in performance and fees quite a bit. I'm having trouble finding any good resources to compare them. I want something that is not going to be overly vulnerable to the whims of the stock market while also not hitting me with high fees. Any suggestions? Jason, Grand Forks, ND
Colleges may see a drop in applications
Amy Scott Dec 30, 2011
After years of record numbers, spurred in part by colleges' own marketing, applications may fall as families consider the cost of tuition. Some colleges are even hoping for a drop.
File-Sharing Site Sues Universal Music Group over takedown
Steve Henn Dec 16, 2011
Megaupload vs. Universal Music Group
