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The Disappearing President
Marymount California suddenly replaces its leader -- and cleanses mentions of him from its website -- in his second year. Reasons why are murky.
Minnesota Delays Vote on Collective Punishment Rule
The University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents has postponed a vote on a controversial change to the conduct code that...
Historians Blast Polish Law on Nazi-Era Scholarship
The American Historical Association has condemned a new law in Poland that makes it a crime to write or speak...
Dispelling Myths About North Korea
North Korea remains a mystery. In today's Academic Minute, part of Lafayette College Week, Il Hyun Cho details popular myths...
Power of the Purse
NSF starts requiring that institutions report findings of harassment and suspensions in its funded labs and field sites, and reminds institutions that it can pull funding where necessary.
When One Student Acts Out, All Could Be Punished
Under potential new policy, student groups at the University of Minnesota could be held responsible if their individual members break the rules. Critics see problems in the potential for collective punishment.
Using the N-Word
Instructor suspended after using slur. Does it matter if he was singing along to a song a student played in class?
UW Madison Unveils Free Tuition Program
The University of Wisconsin Madison on Thursday announced a free tuition plan for many in-state students that will start in...