Filter & Sort
History vs. Hagiography
Bush institute at SMU would report to Bush foundation, not the university. Does that protect academic interests, or endanger them?
Ugly Turn in Mascot Dispute
U. of Illinois Native Americans find themselves targets of online threats and racist statements.
Automatic Access or Raised Retention?
U. of Kansas says statewide admissions standards hurt retention, but formulas seen as assuring access in line with open admissions legacy.
A Different Kind of NCAA Action
As annual meeting closes, boards in all 3 divisions decide -- or punt -- on a range of legislation.
Defining What Makes an Economist
Scholars pinpoint a number of indicators that predict Ph.D. completion and long-term success in the field.
Can You Rank Crotchetiness?
If you can't, what do would-be graduate students really need to know about their potential professors and departments?