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Duke President Apologizes for Firing of Baristas
Vincent Price, president of Duke University, issued an apology Thursday for a series of incidents on campus, including one in...
Ancestry DNA Tests
DNA tests are becoming more popular in our culture. In today's Academic Minute, West Chester University's Bessie Lawton explores why...
Professor Bans Laptops, Sees Grades Rise
At an institution that prides itself on its use of technology, one professor goes in the opposite direction -- banning all electronic devices in his classes.
New Era for Women as Donors
As income grows for women, some are flexing purse strings in philanthropy. Dartmouth alumnae campaign to get $1 million gifts from 100 women.
Extra Security on AP Exams
The College Board on Tuesday night ordered extra security precautions for Advanced Placement tests given Wednesday and some that are...
Attacks on Education Around the Globe
Report finds that attacks on educational institutions and their students and employees appear to be on the rise.
Appeals Court Sides with Cornell in Tenure Dispute
A New York State appellate court sided with Cornell University Thursday in a tenure dispute case, overturning a lower court’s...
New Approach to Apprenticeships
Federal task force releases "roadmap" for alternative federal system for apprenticeships, with calls for more industry involvement and criticism of higher education. But questions remain about how the new system would work.