But in Mortimer's case one particular shopkeeper, who had absolutely no interest in rowing, and even less in undergraduates, threatened to bankrupt him the week before the x9o9 Boat Race.

Five states with large Hispanic populations - Arizona, California, Florida, New York and Texas - will account for more than half the overall increase in undergraduates over the next 15 years.

Also, in 2004, Phi Delta Theta was one of only 13 national/international fraternities to show an increase in total undergraduates from the previous year with an increase of 4.2%.

The collections are held in trust for faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates who have access to the collections for research and teaching purposes.

The growth in fulltime undergraduates is particularly notable, especially at the community colleges.

The plan called for cuts of 20 percent or more in undergraduates and graduate students, and a 10 percent cut in faculty.

But many also felt it was lacking in prospective employees and undergraduates.

Teaching assistants also face pressure in grading undergraduates.

Instead, it represents participation in an uncommon educational experience--designed to bring out the best in undergraduates of unusual promise.

The institute will seek to develop leadership skills in undergraduates and professionals, said Michael Kinney, a spokesman for Ms. Hooks.