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Anger Over N-Word at American U
A video of a student using the slur has angered the campus that has seen many other racial incidents in recent years.
Amid Criticism, St. Bonaventure Calls Off Conference
The Franciscan Institute at St. Bonaventure University on Monday announced that it was calling off an academic conference scheduled for...
Details on Tufts Ties to Opioid Producer
An article on the science news website STAT details the ties between Purdue Pharma, which produces opioid painkillers such as...
Opinion
Ethics for Moral Fundamentalists
Humanities professors are struggling to create a better context for constructive discourse and decision making in our current, often polarized, environment, writes Steven Fesmire.
Kicked Out of Stanford
Student linked to admissions scandal found to have included false material in application.
Admissions Scandal Hits Harvard
A wealthy man bought the fencing coach's house, apparently overpaying significantly. Then the man's son was admitted to Harvard and joined the team. Also, Dartmouth announces new protocols to prevent abuses related to athletic admissions.
Seeking a Post-Scandal Path Forward
At gathering of admissions leaders, many worry about backlash from lawmakers and pundits. While some note that those arrested aren't typical, one audience member says she and her employees have turned down bribes. No one seemed surprised.
Humor and Human Behavior
How important is a sense of humor? In today's Academic Minute, part of Grinnell College Week, Janet Gibson explores how...