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At Berkeley, a Friend With Benefits
The University of California at Berkeley has demoted Diane Leite, formerly an assistant vice chancellor, for giving several raises to...
Thiel Says College Isn't Needed, but Will Teach at Stanford
Peter Thiel is the investor, entrepreneur and philanthropist who likes to deride college as pointless. He even offers fellowships for...
Pitt Shooter Was Barred by Duquesne
The man who went on a shooting rampage at a University of Pittsburgh clinic last week had been a graduate...
China Recruits Foreign Academics
China's government is encouraging its universities to hire more Western academics, The New York Times reported. Much of the recruiting...
Academic Minute: Momentum in Sports
In today’s Academic Minute, Kevin Burke of Towson University examines the phenomenon of momentum in sports. Learn more about the...
'White Pride' Chalkings Anger Many at Towson U.
The Towson University chapter of Youth for Western Civilization, a group that says it promotes traditional American values but that...
'Great Dick' Poster Enlivens U. of Calgary Election
The University of Calgary student body's new vice president for student life won her election after using an unconventional campaign...
Unions in Michigan Seek Constitutional Protection
Union supporters in Michigan -- faced with a major setback at the University of Michigan -- are pushing for state...