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Bay Area Universities, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Launch Biomedical Center
Three universities in the San Francisco Bay Area are coming together to launch a biomedical science center funded by Facebook...
Northwestern U Lifts Campus Ban on Professor
Northwestern University has lifted a ban on Jacqueline Stevens (right), a professor of political science there, teaching and working on...
2 More Colleges Go Test Optional as Debate Continues
Two more colleges -- Whitman College and Saint Joseph's College, in Indiana -- announced Tuesday that they are ending the...
Boston U Will Avoid Investments in Coal, Tar Sands Oil
Boston University announced Tuesday that it will avoid investments in coal and tar sands oil, citing those as "the most...
Perennials
The loss of perennial plants hurts an environment. In today's Academic Minute, Iowa State University's Andrew VanLoocke explores strategies involving...
Zero Correlation Between Evaluations and Learning
New study adds to evidence that student reviews of professors have limited validity.
Tougher Scrutiny for Colleges With Low Graduation Rates
Responding to sharp criticism, regional accrediting agencies will focus extra attention on institutions with below-average performance.
Too Young to Commit?
Urging colleges to change a recruiting culture that targets middle schoolers, Ivy League announces proposals for curbing early recruitment of athletes.