Refutes Grubb's conclusions that two-year college students who do not complete degrees earn more than high school graduates and that degrees only indirectly lead to higher earnings. Shows that even noncompleters earn significantly more. Grubb responds that it matters what kind of college credits noncompleters earn. (SK)

A new study based on data from a national longitudinal study reveal that, although former students who competed in college athletics are doing better economically by age 32 than those who did not, the education the athletes received is of questionable quality. Some criticize the study's methodology and conclusions. (MSE)

The National Longitudinal Study of the Class of 1972 represents a rich data source on life events experienced by a national sample of U.S. students from the time they left school until just after their thirtieth birthdays. Using this public-use source for other than educational research is discussed. (SLD)