Journals give more publicity to ‘weak science’
Scientists often bemoan journalists’ shoddy reporting of research findings.
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Pointing Fingers Over Test Fraud
NCAA punishes U of Louisiana-Lafayette over egregious case of test fraud -- and the university in turn sues ACT over its role.
Universities ‘should measure outcomes of internationalisation’
More universities should measure the impact of their internationalisation strategies rather than assuming their initiatives will be beneficial ...
Faith and Freedom
Wheaton of Illinois is seeking to fire a professor for violating its statement of faith.
Beijing opens paths for international students
International students will have more opportunities for internships, to take part-time jobs and even to start their own businesses in certain regions of Beijing...
Has Obama Let Down Historically Black Colleges?
The last question President Obama took at a town hall meeting at a Louisiana high school Thursday came from a student at Southern University in Baton Rouge.
Penguin Random House removes degree requirement for job applicants
Publishing giant says move is designed to attract a ‘more varied candidate pool and future workforce’
‘Academic crowdsourcing’ allows lecturers to share ideas
Two networks in Australia and the US backed by the same start-up technology are blazing a new teaching trail
End of January will see 111 gender-neutral restrooms at the UO
Visitors to the University of Oregon campus might be in for a surprise when they feel the need to find a restroom.
Distribution Plus
When colleges discuss general education reforms or announce curricular revamps, it's common to hear professors talk of the need to replace "cafeteria-style" approaches.
