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Costume Fail
Costume company's idea of a female Ph.D. derided as sexist and foolish by real female Ph.D.s.
Is BDS Anti-Semitic?
In the new book The Case Against Academic Boycotts of Israel, a key theme is the relationship between anti-Semitism and the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement.
PubPeer Pressure
Cancer researcher says anonymous online comments on a research-sharing website cost him a new job at U. of Mississippi.
First Amendment Rights for Adjuncts
Appeals court sides with adjunct who says she was fired for speaking out against part-time faculty working conditions.
Berkeley Chancellor Blocks Bill Maher From Being Blocked
Student group that invites commencement speakers votes to rescind invitation to controversial comedian, but chancellor vetoes their move, citing the importance of free speech.
Gainful Employment Arrives
The Education Department releases its long-awaited gainful employment rules, making one key change and drawing complaints from both for-profits and their critics.
Opinion
The Emotional Costs of Student Success
Andrew Joseph Pegoda wonders about the unintended messages and pressure created by the current emphasis at many colleges.
More Athletes Get to Finish Line
The NCAA's Graduation Success Rate for college athletes is at an all-time high, but critics continue to question its definition of success.