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Too Good to Be True
A late Southern Illinois professor's findings on a potential vaccine for herpes looked promising, until it was revealed he'd proceeded with a risky human trial with no oversight.
Report on Academic Freedom in Hong Kong
Academic freedom in Hong Kong has faced growing threats since the 2014 pro-democracy “Occupy” protests, in which students and faculty...
Senate Reaches Deal to End Shutdown
The Senate on Monday passed a stopgap funding measure to end a government shutdown that began when members failed to...
University Pastor Who Officiated Gay Wedding Suspended Indefinitely
The Reverend Judy Peterson, the North Park University pastor who was put on leave after she officiated a same-sex wedding...
Restaurant Group, Pearson to Offer Free Education to Employees
The restaurant group that operates the Chili's and Maggiano's chains announced an arrangement Monday by which it will, through Pearson...
New Partnership Aims at Lifelong Learners
WeWork and 2U are working to create a “global campus” for adults studying for job-friendly credentials online, expanding their competitive footprint.
Opinion
Safeguarding Academic Freedom and a College Community
Joanne Berger-Sweeney cites the lessons learned from a controversy at her institution involving race, politics, campus safety and competing claims of ownership over who has the right to speak and what they can and cannot say.
Rural Recruiting Problems
A recent accreditation policy has many colleges -- particularly in rural areas -- struggling to find qualified instructors to teach popular dual-credit courses for high school students.