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'The Cattell Controversy'
In 1997, the American Psychological Association announced that it would give a "life achievement" award to Raymond Cattell, to honor...
Arabic -- Advances and Constraints
At gathering on international education, experts see progress in teaching a crucial language, but worry about impact of keeping instructors at low pay and off tenure track.
Accelerating the Associate Degree
Selective community college program in New York City aims to graduate students as soon as possible, and is showing signs of success.
Faculty Speed Dating
An upcoming event at the U. of Southern California encourages faculty to pitch ideas to each other quickly, hoping some chemistry will lead to a beautiful (research) relationship.
Beyond 'Drill and Kill'
No offense to MIT or CalTech, but they can't by themselves solve the talent shortage in math-science disciplines. That's because...
Nevada Gov. Seeks to Avoid Stimulus Demand to Spend on Higher Ed
The governor of Nevada has asked the U.S. Education Department to exempt the state from a requirement that it restore...
Bill Expanding National Service Nears Passage
The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed legislation that would more than triple the number of participants in the AmeriCorps...