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What Neuroscience Tells Us About the Law of Creativity
Just what is a “creative spark” in the eyes of the law? In today’s Academic Minute, the University at Buffalo’s...
What Is the State of Whittier?
Enrollment has declined dramatically at Whittier College. The president says she has a plan to fix it, but critics question the progress and her leadership amid change at the college.
Deadly Shooting at Michigan State
A gunman unaffiliated with the university killed three students and critically wounded five others before killing himself.
Higher Ed Charitable Giving Up by Double Digits
Donations to higher ed institutions rose by 12.5 percent last fiscal year—the largest increase in over two decades. Experts say philanthropy is stepping up to fill other funding gaps.
Harvard Medical School Receives $75 Million Gift
Swiss biotech executive and philanthropist Ernesto Bertarelli has pledged $75 million to Harvard Medical School to advance scientific discovery and...
A ‘Game Changer’ for Student Disability Services
The estate of a late Temple University alumna who had cerebral palsy gave the institution nearly $11 million to fund scholarships for students with disabilities.
Opinion
What Are Chapel Hill Faculty Afraid Of?
The UNC Chapel Hill board is doing its job—and a good one at that—in proposing a new School of Civic Life and Leadership, Michael Poliakoff writes.
Building Campus Nap Maps
Campus nap maps such as the University of Texas at Austin’s help students catch z’s between classes and other activities. They also help raise awareness of the importance of sleep.