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U.S. Applications Way Up at Canadian Universities
Canadian universities are reporting increases of 20 to 80 percent in the number of applicants from the U.S. compared to...
Michigan Sets Principles for Renaming Buildings
The University of Michigan has adopted a series of principles to guide officials when there are requests to rename buildings...
Carol Swain to Retire From Vanderbilt
Carol M. Swain, a controversial professor of political science and law at Vanderbilt University, will retire in August, she announced...
Report: Washington Shooter Is Fan of Yiannopoulos, Trump
Much confusion has surrounded a shooting Friday night at the University of Washington, amid protests over the appearance there of...
Columbia University Report Details Ties to Slavery
Columbia University has become the latest institution to release a report detailing the role of slavery in its history. Early...
We Professors
Education is always an important topic. In today's Academic Minute, the University of Southern California's Martin Krieger examines the work...
Kentucky’s Need-Based Aid Gamble
University of Kentucky seeks to drastically shift its aid strategy to improve retention, rolling back the use of funds for top students who can afford to pay.
Lenient Grades, Unreliable Grades
Study finds variation in the way students are evaluated -- and tougher grades appear to be closer to what they should be. But not necessary due to grade inflation alone.