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Concessions or a Cave-In?
In softening rules requiring for-profit and vocational programs to prepare students for "gainful employment," Education Dept. disappoints supporters and fails to mollify critics.
West Virginia U. Sends Wrong Aid Message to 15,000
West Virginia University sent 15,000 people a message -- intended for only 688 -- telling them that they were no...
Academic Minute: The Bilingual Brain
In today’s Academic Minute, Pennsylvania State University's Judith Kroll offers a glimpse into the inner workings of the bilingual mind...
Sudden Resignation at Manhattanville
Molly Easo Smith has resigned as president of Manhattanville College, after two years in office, The Journal News reported. A...
British Faculty Union Endorses Boycott of Israel (Sort of)
The University and College Union, the main faculty union in Britain, has again (kind of) endorsed a boycott of Israel...
Golden Parachute at Rutgers
When Richard McCormick announced this week that he is retiring from the presidency of Rutgers University, he spoke of his...
The E-Reader Effect
Some university presses are seeing surges in digital book sales since the New Year — especially in backlist titles with little marketing support.
Return to Cuba
In wake of eased restrictions, international educators discuss the merits of restarting academic programs in Cuba.