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Clarion Plans to Eliminate Education College
Pennsylvania's Clarion University, citing state budget cuts, on Thursday announced plans to dismantle the College of Education and to eliminate...
Why Purdue President Didn't Sign 'Innovation Deficit' Letter
The presidents of 165 universities in July issued a joint letter calling on President Obama and Congress to adopt policies...
For-Profit Globe U. Ordered to Pay $400,000 to Former Dean
A Minnesota jury has ordered Globe University, a for-profit institution, to pay $400,000 to Heidi Weber, who said she was...
Academic Minute: The History of Teacher Evaluation
In today’s Academic Minute, Stephen Mucher of Bard College explains the motivations behind the first teacher observations of the 19th...
VMI Professor Who Won't Quit or Work Is on Paid Leave
A professor of English at the Virginia Military Institute is on paid leave indefinitely, following his refusal to work or...
In Nod to Black Colleges, U.S. to Consider Appeals for PLUS Loans
Under pressure from officials at historically black colleges and other institutions that serve large numbers of students from low-income backgrounds...
Academic Minute: Magnetism and Dark Matter
In today’s Academic Minute, Robert Scherrer of Vanderbilt University lays out a hypothesis that could explain dark matters elusive nature...
Scholarships for Those Who Join Israel's Online Diplomacy
The Israeli government plans to provide scholarships to students who post pro-Israel messages on social media sites as part of...