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Global Competition for Doctorates ... and Hockey
The economic downturn has led some leading American universities to scale back Ph.D. programs, but other countries are moving in...
NSF Report Recounts Scientific Misconduct Findings
A semi-annual report to Congress by the National Science Foundation's Office of the Inspector General documents five new cases of...
Aggressive Tack on Incentive Comp
In first proposals on new rules on aid programs, Education Department suggests ending "safe harbors" on bonus pay for student recruiters.
Stopping Short of No More Fries
As Lincoln U. debates fitness requirement for obese students, other institutions search for less controversial ways to deal with the issue.
Standing Up to Threats
Finding "free expression at risk," academic and civil liberties groups issue joint call to defend controversial speakers, books and exhibits.
La Salle Settles Brain Injury Lawsuit for $7.5 Million
La Salle University has agreed to pay $7.5 million to cover the lifetime costs of caring for a former football...
Tufts Defines Speech Limits
Trustees approve a policy that applauds free expression, but says it's not an "absolute" right on campus.
Quantity vs. Quality (of Papers) and Econ Profs
A new study examines an unusual situation within economics: Writing more papers can be linked with higher salaries for professors...