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Defending the Fruit Flies from Sarah Palin
The Republican campaign has moved beyond mocking research on bear DNA to attacking a new research earmark -- and some scientists have had enough.
Next Step for Blackboard and Open Source
Following its partnership to integrate with Sakai data, Blackboard backs development of a plug-in for Moodle, the other main open-source alternative in learning management software.
Backing Expression Over Suppression
Incidents at Cornell and Harvard illustrate how an administration can affirm free speech over student vandalism -- or staffers' disapproval -- of anti-abortion messages.
Dean Whose Silence Couldn't Be Bought
When he felt a student had been done an injustice, David Potter came to her defense. For him, it was...
A Broader History Major (and Professor)
In-depth study suggests a shift in focus for the discipline, based on its role in liberal education, not just its own field of study. Graduate education seen as key area for change.
Where Are the Minority Ph.D.'s? In Tampa, Actually
TAMPA -- One by one they took to the stage to receive their plaques, each story seemingly more compelling than...
Iowa Finds Lender's Practices Hurt Student Borrowers
As student loan providers look back now on the nearly daily accusations of improper marketing to colleges and students that...