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Who Is Global?
At gathering of fund-raisers, university presidents consider how their institutions' missions, donors and governance are evolving.
Academic Minute: Legos and Chemistry
In today’s Academic Minute, Nicholas Leadbeater of the University of Connecticut explains the similarity between molecules and Lego bricks, and...
U. of Johannesburg Scientists Agree to Project With Israelis
Scientists at the University of Johannesburg, in South Africa, on Friday announced a joint water research agreement involving counterparts at...
Adjunct Says He Lost Job After Launching Union Drive
Jason Liptow, an adjunct at Mid Michigan Community College, is charging that he was dismissed shortly after he announced he...
Mixed News on State Student Aid
College financial assistance rose over all in 2009-10, but many states cut need-based grants as their economies struggled.
Yale Rejects Call for Inquiry on Treatment of Juan Cole
Yale University has rejected a call from the Middle East Studies Association for an independent inquiry into the university's decision...
Studying and Treating Addiction
Scientists are increasingly treating addiction as a disease needing treatment. The New York Times noted a consequence of this trend...