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Meetings, Snacking, and Obesity
In today’s Academic Minute, Cornell University's Carly Pacanowski explores how the cultural expectation of food at meetings and gatherings has...
Culture Gap
Iowa professor's critique of small town life in his adopted state reflects tensions many faculty members overcome as they take jobs in places they never imagined would be home.
In a New York Minute
Cornell is expected to be named today as winner of New York City competition. On Friday, the university announced $350 million gift for effort just after Stanford withdrew.
Performance Funding Found to Increase Use of Data
A new study released by the Community College Research Center found that performance-based funding policies lead to greater use of...
Academic Minute: Meetings, Snacking, and Obesity
In today's Academic Minute, Carly Pacanowski of Cornell University explains how the cultural expectation of food at meetings and gatherings...
Missouri Governor Wants Loans From Universities
Governor Jay Nixon of Missouri (right) has been developing a plan for public universities to provide more than $100 million...
Michigan President Turned Down Obama Invitation, Offers Advice
The University of Michigan on Friday promoted news coverage of an open letter on college costs by Mary Sue Coleman...
Missouri State Band Played 'Dixie' at Site of Lynching
Missouri State University officials are apologizing for the actions of their band, which played "Dixie" at the dedication of a...