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Describes the dilemma faced by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts in running its online archive for research called DSpace as of June 25, 2004. Total number of items contained in the archive; Concerns of MIT professors about online archive; Strategy adopted by the university to build support for DSpace. INSET: Colleges Retain Their Part of the Broadcast Spectrum.

Reports on the move of the authors for a health journal to withhold their articles in protest to the refusal of Elsevier to publish a paper about the occurrence of cancer among IBM workers. Results of the data analyzed by Richard W. Clapp, a professor of environmental health at Boston University in Massachusetts, and private consultant Rebecca A. Johnson on the risk of cancer for IBM workers; Response of IBM to the analysis of data supplied to the authors; Reason for Elsevier's rejection of the article for the special issue.

Reports on the dismissal of the lawsuit filed by the Boston University against the five online term-paper companies. Reason for the decision of Judge Patti B. Saris; Why the university argued that the mills violated the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO); Comment from Robert Smith, lawyer for the university.

Reports on researchers' debate over a jury's decision to declare the University of Boston as the legal owner of papers deposited there by Martin Luther King, Jr. Reinforcement of the `status quo'; Testimony of Taylor Branch, author of `Parting the Waters: America in the King Years, 1954-1964; King estate versus Blackside Inc.; Lack of an archivist; Symbolism and convenience.

Reports the acquisition of Graham Greene archive and library by the John J. Burns Library of Rare Books and Special Collections of the Boston University. Details of the negotiation; Collection of the library.

The article focuses on the politics and efforts between U.S. universities and colleges and U.S. Presidents regarding the collection and establishment of libraries, including their own personal documents. A history of the first presidential paper library, founded by Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harvard University, is given along with current bids over a similar foundation by George W. Bush and Texas Tech. An overview of the political relationships between colleges and government officials is explored, with positive and negative comments regarding issues such as egoism and academic credibility.

This article presents information on a survey of college presidents. It is informed that the results of the survey are based on responses from presidents and chancellors who have lead institutions that offer a four-year degree, have a comprehensive academic program, and fall into one of six classifications developed by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. A total of 764 presidents and chancellors responded to the survey conducted, a rate of 57 percent, a good response by survey standards. Sixty-eight percent of the respondents filled out the paper survey, and 32 percent completed the survey online. The respondents generally reflected the surveyed universe, so weighting of responses was unnecessary. After the surveys were completed, the responses were analyzed by Maguire Associates Inc. of Bedford, Massachusetts.

Presents two brief articles related to student life at colleges. Monica Lewinsky's career at Lewis and Clark College, and its relevance to President Bill Clinton; Order that Harvard University students be provided with two-ply toilet paper, rather than one-ply.

The article reports that the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts has fired a biology professor who admitted he fabricated and falsified data in a paper, several manuscripts, and grant applications. Luk Van Parijs, an associate professor, had been placed on leave and denied access to his lab and office after members of his research group reported allegations of research misconduct to the MIT officials in August 2004. During the course of the MIT's investigation of the matter, Van Parijs, who did not have tenure, admitted he had faked data in the paper. The hospital released a statement saying that it recently became aware of information that raised questions about the integrity of Van Parijs' research and that it has been assessing that information.

The article reports on new e-book deices offering displays that rival ink-on-paper in their clarity and readability, due to an innovative technology called E Ink that was developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's (Cambridge, Massachusetts) Media Laboratory. The most prominent example, according to the article, is the Sony Reader. Several college librarians who have used the Sony Reader reported that the device is interesting but not ready for college-level work, a fact acknowledged by Sony. Specific information about the device, cost, resistance from publishers and authors, and further responses from librarians is offered. Skepticism expressed by those who wonder why colleges would switch from print material to electronic readers is considered.

Focuses on the efforts of philosophy professor Alexander George to stop the use of sheepskins for diplomas at Amherst College. Reason for the opposition; Comparison of the cost of diplomas made from sheepskin and paper.

Discusses findings by researchers at Boston College in Massachusetts that show that students who have been taught to write using a computer do not perform as well on composition exams that use paper and pencil. Study conducted on elementary and secondary schools led by Michael Russell; Grant provided by the Massachusetts Department of Education.

Reports that paintings by such masters as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Manet and Homer will be transferred to Harvard University's center for works on paper. Construction of the Agnes Morgan Center which is expected to be completed by late 1992.

Provides news briefs of interest to those in higher education. Law professor Charles R. Nesson's approach to a controversial tenure case at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts; His assignment of the case, involving denied tenure to Peter Berkowitz, to his students; Comments from Nesson and a university spokesman; `Contemporary Understandings of Liberal Education,' an Association of American Colleges and Universities discussion paper critical of undergraduate education reform.

Presents information on higher education for January 1998. Westminster College of Salt Lake City, Utah using the slogan `Ivy League Tradition in the Spirit of the West,' on its literature; `The Spectator' conservative paper of Amherst College losing its allocation of funds from the student government due to its conservative views.