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South Florida President Fires Chief of Polytechnic Branch
The president of the University of South Florida, Judy Genshaft, on Tuesday fired the head of the university's Polytechnic branch...
Academic Minute: Airport Security Lines
In today’s Academic Minute, Susan Martonosi of Harvey Mudd College reveals the role mathematics plays in determining how quickly you...
A Push for Mergers in Wales
Leighton Andrews, the minister of education for Wales, is calling for the merger of three Welsh universities -- University of...
Job Training Programs Strained at Community Colleges
State community college leaders say they are struggling to meet workforce training needs because of high unemployment levels and budget...
U.S. Panel Asks Journals to Censor Parts of Virus Articles
A federal advisory panel has asked scientific journals not to publish some details of experiments involving certain viruses, saying that...
Division I Colleges Move to Nix Extra Funds for Athletes
The National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division I Board of Directors moved unusually quickly at its October meeting to approve legislation...
India May Alter Bill to Govern Foreign Universities
Indian lawmakers are considering another round of changes in legislation -- closely watched by universities in the United States and...
Academic Minute: Types of Familial Conflict
In today’s Academic Minute, Matthew Girton of Lock Haven University reveals the variety of psychological motivations that fuel persistent conflicts...