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X-ing Out Xinjiang

A China studies scholar says a journal editor censored him by striking out a section of a book review critical of the Chinese government's policies in Xinjiang. The editor denies it was censorship.

Malaysia Debates Future of Race-Based Admission

Experts question government decision to continue reserving 90 percent of preuniversity program places for Malay majority.
Opinion

Why Every University Needs an Africa Strategy

Just as many academic institutions now regret their slow start in China, so will they come to regret missing out on early opportunities in this increasingly important and fast-growing region, Grant T. Harris warns.

In Greece, Controversial Degree Shake-Up

Merger of technical institutes into universities could upgrade hundreds of thousands of graduates' degrees. Many educators see a political ploy.

Community College Expands Internationally to Grow Enrollment

Hudson Valley Community College plans to offer classes overseas in an effort to stabilize enrollment and keep faculty employed.

In Brazil, a Hostility to Academe

In the past 10 days, new president has proposed defunding philosophy and sociology departments and announced ideologically motivated cuts to federal university budgets.

Iceland's Missing Male Students

Sixty-four percent of students are women, the highest percentage of any European nation.

The Execution of Mujtaba al-Sweikat

A Saudi student who gained admission to Western Michigan University was beheaded last week for charges associated with his participation in a pro-democracy protest.