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Shakespeare or Shakespear?
The University of Southern California recently unveiled a statue (a small part of a $700 million project to create a...
Struggling U.S. Middle Class
The middle class is shrinking. In today's Academic Minute, Colorado State University's Steven Pressman delves into what defines the middle...
The New, New Education
Cathy Davidson’s new book is a manifesto on teaching students -- and institutions -- how to survive and thrive in the digital age.
Study Abroad and a $41.5 Million Verdict
Could finding in favor of a high school student infected by a tick-borne disease on a school trip to China have a chilling effect on other study abroad programs?
E.M.B.A.s Under Pressure
Executives, with financial support from their companies, once paid top dollar for special versions of the M.B.A. hosted by business schools at far-flung urban locations. Support is dwindling, and online competition growing, challenging what had been a source of revenue for some schools.
Inside Germany’s Fraternities
Image problems, outdated traditions (required sword fights) and scandals make it tough to recruit students these days.
Military Victory for Alternative Providers
The new "Forever" GI Bill includes a $75 million program to let military veterans use federal benefits for technology courses through noncollege providers -- another potential challenge to traditional higher ed.
New Presidents or Provosts: Auburn U, City Colleges of Chicago, College of Southern Maryland, DeSales U, Lakeshore Technical College, North Carolina Wesleyan College, Ohio Dominican U, Yale-NUS College
Evan Duff, interim provost at North Carolina Wesleyan College, has been named provost and senior vice president for academic affairs...