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Higher Education News:
* University of California system may be moving toward a more holistic approach to admissions decisions
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-0120-uc-regents-20110120,0,7342195.story
*University of Central Florida has become one of the leading research institutions
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/education/os-ucf-top-research-university-01201120110119,0,2063624.story
*University of Texas at Austin is starting a new zipcar program for students, faculty & staff.
http://www.zipcar.com/utexas
*Budget cuts causing low enrollment?
http://chronicle.com/article/Facing-New-Cuts-Californias/125945/
*Changes to Advanced Placement courses
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/09/education/edlife/09ap-t.html?_r=2&ref=education

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