Filter & Sort
An Allegation of Racial Profiling
A black student at Prairie State College says he was racially profiled on his way to class by a campus police officer. A dismissive response from the chair of the college's board draws criticism.
Presidential Vetoes and Tenure
Gatekeeper or rubber stamp? Recent tenure denial raises questions about a president's role in tenure decisions.
Outsourcing on the Table
A $50 million contract in the University of California system opens the door for campuses to move IT services overseas. Will others follow in UCSF’s footsteps and cut jobs?
Opinion
Reverse Engineering the Student Experience
Well-meaning administrators and faculty members have put processes into place that show little awareness of the hurdles students confront, says Bridget Burns.
Philosopher Asks: Are You a Jerk?
Eric Schwitzgebel, a professor of philosophy at the University of California, Riverside, has written several articles on the concept of...
New Programs: Mental Health Counseling, Comics, Disability Studies, Hospitality, Informatics, Human Resources, Space, Sustainability, Chemical Engineering, Behavioral Economics
Chicago School of Professional Psychology is starting a master’s program in clinical mental health counseling. Columbus College of Art &...
Canadian Professor Detained in Iran Released
A Canadian professor detained in Iran since June has been released. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a statement on...
U of Cambridge Names New Leader
The University of Cambridge on Monday nominated as its new vice chancellor Stephen Toope (right), a Canadian university leader and...