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Fraternities, Sororities Sue Over Harvard Single-Sex Club Rule
A group of fraternities and sororities has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University, alleging that its rules against single-sex clubs...
American Academy Names David Oxtoby as President
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences on Monday named David W. Oxtoby (right) as its next president. Oxtoby, a...
Opinion
Online Learning: A 2-Voiced Case for Ambivalence
Wading into the rip currents of online learning evangelism and countersurging cries of alarm about the corporatization of higher ed, Steve Mentz and Christopher Schaberg seek steady footing.
Senators Urge 'U.S. News' to Change Rankings
Six Democratic senators have written to U.S. News & World Report asking it to change its methodology to put more...
When the Accused Professor Is Dead
Hampshire College has announced that it is removing the name of Lester Mazor, a late professor, from a room on...
Radio Spectrum
Is the radio spectrum a finite resource? In today's Academic Minute, part of University at Albany Week, Mariya Zheleva explores...
A Professor's Comments, a Board Chair's Reaction and Academic Freedom
Temple professor lost his job as CNN commentator over speech he gave at United Nations. University says it is defending his right to free speech, but board chair's comments suggest institution is trying to find a way to punish him.
A Cappella and Consent
A Princeton a cappella group won't sing "Kiss the Girl" from The Little Mermaid after complaints that its performance made audience members uncomfortable.