Filter & Sort
The 2011 Ig Nobels
With Nobel Prizes being awarded next week, the Ig Nobels (an annual spoof) were awarded Thursday night. Among this year's...
Academic Publishing and Zombies
Media studies professor says traditional journals and presses need to become more open and dynamic if they want to avoid becoming dead on their feet.
Celebrating Frugality
Several new presidents have decided to forgo traditional, expensive inaugurations in favor of pared-down events more appropriate for lean times.
Republicans Push Pell Changes
House's proposed budget for 2012 would keep maximum Pell Grant at $5,550, but change rules so fewer students are eligible. Bill would boost funds for NIH.
Academic Minute: The Philosophy of Albert Schweitzer
In today’s Academic Minute, A.G. Rud of Washington State University examines the philosophybehind the well-known, and not so well-known, actions...
Former S.F. Chancellor/NASFAA Chief Pleads Guilty to Illegal Donations
The former chancellor of City College of San Francisco pleaded guilty last week to charges that he made illegal campaign...
Debate Over Extent of SAT Cheating
Officials involved in running the SAT program have called this week's arrest of an Emory University student on charges that...