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Pentagon Provides Details on 'Minerva'

When Robert M. Gates, the secretary of defense, announced plans for the Minerva Consortia last month, he surprised many social...

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Academic Advising From Afar

For employees at one university that specializes in education at a distance, responding to student requests is a balancing act.

New Presidents or Provosts: California College of the Arts, Cedar Crest College, Cleveland Institute of Music, College of the Redwoods, State U. of New York at Cortland, U. of Massachusetts-Amherst, Voorhees College

Blogs and Wikis and 3D, Oh My!

At Web 2.0 conference, participants delve into academic blogs (are they worthwhile or a waste of time?) and Second Life (is it worthwhile or a waste of bandwidth?).

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Shift for Saudi Scholarship Program

In new wave of government scholarship program, the emphasis is on graduate students, not undergrads.

More Historians on the Way

Doctoral programs see increase in applications and enrollments, but also face significant retention issues.

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