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A Truly Bookless Library

The new engineering and technology library at U. of Texas at San Antonio holds no printed volumes -- a realization of a goal many libraries have set as a vision for the future.

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Islam Case Still Simmers

Georgia State professor's comments about "bombs" under a student's headscarf caused stir last year, and court documents detail fallout.

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Do Students Listen to Others' Views?

Study finds broad agreement that diversity of ideas matters -- but skepticism about how open to alternative perspectives students really are.

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Columbia's Latest Invitation

This time the university is being criticized not only for inviting a controversial leader of a country, but for praising his "seasoned governmental leadership" (at least until it realized the source of information).

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