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Another Department Departure
Jamienne Studley, the No. 2 higher ed official at the Education Department, will leave this month after a frenetic two and a half years.
Opinion
Beyond the Cash Nexus
How Would You Like to Pay? explores the anthropology of the expanding new world of smartphone wallets and other forms of mobile payments, writes Scott McLemee.
Measuring Competency
Southern New Hampshire U's College for America releases a promising early snapshot of the general-education learning and skills of students who are enrolled in a new form of competency-based education.
Covering Up a Painful Mural
Responding to concerns of black students, U of Kentucky will shroud a fresco on the state's history.
A Class Implodes Over Race
Kansas professor is on leave after students complain over her use of n-word and her statements on retention. Situation is latest to raise issues of racial sensitivity and academic freedom.
Big Night for Boycott Movement
Anthropology professors vote overwhelmingly to back boycott of Israeli universities. Issue now goes to their association membership.
A Political Stance
Members of the Middle East Studies Association discuss whether they too should take a collective position on the boycott of Israeli universities.
Opinion
Boosting Nontraditional Learners
To help those students obtain a degree or credential, colleges should consider accepting alternative-credit courses like those evaluated and approved by the American Council on Education, says Deborah Seymour.