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Report on Tokyo Medical U and Donors' Relatives
A new report from Tokyo Medical University admits that there is evidence that the institution helped applicants who were related...
Most Americans Say Colleges Shouldn't Consider Race
Nearly three-fourths of those surveyed by Pew oppose consideration of race in admissions. Only 7 percent say it should be a major factor -- and 8 percent each say legacy status or athletic ability should be a major factor.
Infrastructure Spending
Poor infrastructure affects everyone. In today's Academic Minute, Colorado State University's Steven Pressman examines whether the gridlock in Congress will...
Trump Vows Executive Order on Campus Free Speech
President says he will deny federal research dollars to institutions that do not protect free speech. Higher ed groups question need for a measure. Could Solomon Amendment be a model for Trump?
NIH Seeks Information on Researchers’ Foreign Ties
The National Institutes of Health recently sent letters to dozens of U.S. research universities asking them to provide information on...
U of Minnesota Suspends Ties With Huawei
The University of Minnesota suspended ties with the Chinese telecommunications company Huawei, the Associated Press reported. Huawei is facing federal...
Law Schools and Their Many Markets
Survey notes that those who enroll at elite colleges have very different priorities from those who enroll elsewhere.
132 Layoffs at Western Illinois University
Western Illinois University announced 132 layoffs on Friday, including 29 faculty members, The Moline Dispatch reported. Officials cited financial challenges...