Emerging from the eye of the storm
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New Orleans is battling to get back on its feet following Hurricane Katrina and the city 's universities are undergoind major changes. All universities closed when the hurricane hit and relocated students across the country, but most have returned, but concerns remain about the reduced numbers enrolling for 2006-07.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2006
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Spotlight turned on US loans industry
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America's student loan industry has come under scrutiny from the Democrats as they prepare to take over power in Congress. The industry is a longtime ally of the Republican majority and has been accused of everything from profiteering from government subsidies to bribing university officials.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2006
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Hurricane repairs stall as cash squeeze bites
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Universities in New Orleans are falling behind with rebuilding of campuses as the government and insurers fail to pay up. Three universities have sued insurers for failure to pay hurricane-related claims and for cutting coverage for future damage.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2006
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