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Iran Forces Dissenters Out of Academe
Many prominent professors have lost their positions in recent weeks.
‘Disappointment’ and ‘Regret’
Recent allegations of hazing within New Mexico State University’s basketball program are being investigated. The program has been suspended and the head coach fired.
Breaking Rules and Making Enemies
Twin investigations find that Minnesota State College Southeast president Marsha Danielson violated policies on accepting gifts and maintaining a respectful workplace.
New Study: Lack of Sleep Hurts Students’ Grades
Every additional hour of average nightly sleep early in the semester is associated with an 0.07-point increase in end-of-term grade...
How a Child Can Become a Shooter
What influences kids to want to use a gun? In today’s Academic Minute, Ohio State University’s Brad Bushman delves into...
Vermont State University’s ‘All-Digital’ Library Fiasco
A merged institution born out of financial strain seeks to balance cost with quality, while also reaching more rural residents. But its botched announcement led to an outcry, an apology and a no-confidence vote.
He Complained About Takeout. Harvard Took Him Out
A faculty review board said it began investigating a now-former Harvard professor for, among other things, his publicly condemned reaction to being overcharged for Chinese food. That’s per his new lawsuit—over not earning tenure.
Dual Enrollment Comes at a Cost
A new analysis shows dual-enrollment programs can be costly for community colleges—unless they’re carefully designed.