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Astronomers Return to Work in Hawaii as Protests Continue
Protests against the Thirty Meter Telescope planned for Hawaii’s Mauna Kea are ongoing, but demonstrators agreed to allow astronomers working...
Scripps Research Institute Mum on Biochemist's Departure
The Scripps Research Institute forced out Floyd Romesberg, a former professor of chemistry there, several sources reportedly told Science Insider...
Another Harvard Professor Addresses Jeffrey Epstein Ties
George Church, Robert Winthrop Professor of Genetics of Harvard University, apologized for repeatedly meeting with the late Jeffrey Epstein, even...
Ohio State Seeks Trademark for ‘The’
Ohio State University last week filed a trademark application for “The” when it is used in conjunction with the name...
Feminist Cringe Comedies
Do you cringe sometimes while watching your favorite comedian? In today's Academic Minute, part of Union College Week, Lori Marso...
Bagel and Schmear? Not Here
As it turns out, many Ph.D. students resent the expectation that they bring food and drinks to their thesis defenses. UCLA's psychology department just said they shouldn't do it.
Lawyers’ Group Disagrees on College Model of ‘Affirmative Consent’
The American Bar Association wanted to change the definition of consent in criminal sexual assault cases that closely mirrors the definition used by college and universities -- but criticism from due process advocates blocked the move.
Budget Compromise in Alaska
The state's governor and university officials strike a deal that will cut funding by $70 million over three years instead of a whopping $136 million immediately.