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A University, Veterans and $35 Million Fraud Allegation
Federal authorities last week charged a Pennsylvania man with creating a scheme that resulted in $35 million in fraudulent payments...
Human Ethanol Consumption
If ethanol consumption is known to be toxic, why have humans consumed it throughout history? In today's Academic Minute, Santa...
When a Faculty Representative Holds Views Professors Reject
Illinois governor's pick for state higher education board questions the way academic freedom is defined, the need to defend faculty rights and scientific consensus on evolution.
White House Push on Free Community College
The Obama administration announces a new $100 million competitive grants program to stimulate the expansion of free community college programs and connect college graduates to in-demand jobs.
The 'Great' Graduating Eight
Eight African-American women finish doctorates in education simultaneously this year at Indiana U. They created a "sister circle" for support.
New Programs: Psychology, Neuroscience, IT, Creative Writing, Fermentation Science, Communication, Higher Ed Compliance
Azusa Pacific University is starting a master's program in psychology. Holy Family University is starting an undergraduate major in neuroscience...
New UNC Allegations Focus on Women's Basketball
A new notice of allegations sent to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Monday from the National...
Opinion
Trump and the Limits of Neutrality
While speaking out about a presidential election as a college president can be difficult, writes Brian Rosenberg, remaining silent can sometimes be antithetical to the mission of higher education.