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Pennsylvania University System Chancellor to Retire
The chancellor of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education plans to retire at the beginning of September after just...
#academicswithbeer (Chance to Win Beers on Us)
A new hashtag of note, created by the blog Academia Obscura, is explained here, is #academicswithbeer. Of those who post...
Harvard Suspends Graduate Program in Theater
Harvard University has suspended its graduate program in theater for three years, amid a variety of setbacks to the program...
Urbana Becomes a Branch of Franklin
Franklin University announced Friday that Urbana University, which Franklin purchased in 2014, is now a branch campus of Franklin. Both...
Hate Speech
Should the U.S. reconsider its stance on hate speech? In today's Academic Minute, Villanova University's Billie Murray discusses whether limits...
Correcting Jeff Sessions
Attorney general railed against crime in sanctuary cities, citing two professors’ work. But his claims are contrary to their conclusions.
Trinity Clears Threatened Professor
Trinity of Connecticut clears Johnny Williams of wrongdoing, but he remains on leave -- now voluntary -- as his supporters say college needs to apologize for criticizing him over use of racially charged hashtag.
Admissions Shocker: Students May Not Be Swayed by Salary Data!
Study finds minimal interest from high school students presented with the data.