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Giving 'Gaokao' a Go
The University of San Francisco plans to admit students based on their scores on the Chinese university entrance exam, the gaokao, and an interview. But is that test, with its many flaws, a good tool?
New Money for Japan Studies
The Japanese government gives $5 million each to Columbia, Georgetown and MIT for endowed professorships in contemporary Japanese politics. Gifts come as some worry about political science shifting away from area studies.
Academics Living Under ISIS
Faculty members in Iraq describe the fears, humiliations and violence they face.
Is Newest 'American U. of...' Really American?
Project in Malta is led by Jordanian company. Proponents say DePaul is playing a key role, but a university statement says it won't be awarding degrees.
Fee for Being Foreign
Citing a need to expand support services, some public universities are charging differentiated tuition rates or hiking fees for international undergraduate students. But why are many of them mixing the funds with their general budgets?
Teaching Quality, Globally
OECD prepares for major project to measure effectiveness of universities in the classroom.
The Students Universities 'Cannot Afford to Fail'
Australia considers whether the quest for tuition revenue from abroad is eroding standards.
Gender Balance and Research Excellence
European Union's new research commissioner tries to sell his agenda.