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Trading Research for Teaching

Carl Wieman changed physics, and now his sights are set on science pedagogy.

More Degrees for Black Athletes

Study finds significant improvements in graduation rates -- although gaps remain.

'Dr. Doom' Under Siege

Environmental scientists haven't been the top targets of intelligent design advocates, who have generally focused on attacking evolutionary biologists. But...

Bringing Home the Bacon

Watchdog group releases its annual report detailing “pork barrel projects.”

From Bad to Worse at Duke

Court documents reveal ugly new details about lacrosse party, university cancels season and starts several investigations, and coach quits.

Debt, Deterring Public Service

Student loan repayment may preclude large numbers of graduates from teaching and social work jobs, study suggests.

Blame It on the Faculty

Higher ed commission's memo cites tenure and "extraordinary power" of professors as reasons why college costs soar.