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Warren Pressures Colleges to Drop Wells Fargo
In a letter sent to a group of college presidents last week, Senator Elizabeth Warren, a Massachusetts Democrat, suggested they...
Nathan Glazer, Prominent Sociologist, Dies at 95
Nathan Glazer (at right), a prominent sociologist and figure in intellectual life, has died at 95, The New York Times...
Air Pollution in the Home
Is there air pollution in your home? In today's Academic Minute, the University at Albany's Md. Aynul Bari digs into...
Giving a Hand to Students During Shutdown
Many college students rely on income -- whether a parent's or their own -- from closed federal agencies. Some colleges are trying to help.
Politics Creeps In
As disputes at North Carolina and Michigan State take partisan overtones, can boards, leaders, faculty members and lawmakers back away from polarization to lead public universities effectively?
Coursera Targets Health-Care Education Market
The online course provider launches a slew of programs aimed at health care professionals, but observers wonder if the credentials will stand out in a crowded space.
Columbia U Sued for $60M in Harassment Case
A former Columbia University undergraduate is suing the institution and Thomas Harford, former dean of students of the School of...
Liberty University CIO's Side Gig for Michael Cohen
John Gauger, Liberty University's chief information officer, worked on a project a few years ago to manipulate two online polls...