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A bulldog mascot gets drawn into a legal battle; how a new Pell Grant could transform admissions; making the most of an academic conference; and more. ADVERTISEMENT [Academe Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. THE REVIEW | ESSAY [Do Colleges Provide Too Many Disability Accommodations?]( By Alan Levinovitz [STORY IMAGE]( Higher ed’s maximally inclusive approach hurts those it attempts to help. ADVERTISEMENT [Do Colleges Provide Too Many Disability Accommodations?]( DISPUTE WITH A CAPITAL ‘D’ [Why a University Tried to Bring Its Live Bulldog Mascot to Court]( By Jasper Smith [STORY IMAGE]( Drake University is suing Des Moines Area Community College for trademark infringement over a “D” logo. Last week, it made an unusual request. 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