Plan S: a shock or a solution for academic publishing?
European funders’ shift away from subscription journals raises questions over the outlook for prestigious periodicals
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How tough is it to transfer college credits in Texas?
Many Texas students enroll in community colleges hoping to eventually transfer to a university, but only about 20 percent of them end up doing it.
Brandeis Confronts Bigotry — and Those Who Looked the Other Way
University demotes two high-ranking administrators after they apparently failed to follow policy in investigating and disciplining a reportedly racist coach.
Scientific excellence and social relevance are two sides of the same coin
Universities must look beyond a narrow conception of impact to communicate the true value of higher education to society
Capital University promises half-price tuition to encourage service
If you’re in the business of doing good or helping your community, Capital University is looking to say thanks and pay it forward in a new way.
A gulf in the earnings gap
Attending a for-profit college widens the earnings gap between rich and poor students, new research finds. Enrolling at a selective college does the opposite.
Revoking Honors in the Wake of Abuse
Roman Catholic colleges are rescinding honorary degrees and renaming buildings in response to grand jury investigation into sex abuse and cover-ups. Marquette's former president asks that building honoring him be renamed.
Stanford will no longer announce undergrad application numbers
Beginning in fall 2018, Stanford University will no longer publicize data regarding the numbers of undergraduate applications it receives during the early or regular admission cycle.
European funders set 2020 deadline for open access publishing
All research funded by participating public bodies across Europe must be made freely and openly available to read and download, agency heads say
Fighting hunger on N.Y. campuses: Food pantries to be mandatory
As college students across the state begin the new school year, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has launched a new initiative to address food insecurity on public campuses and ensure hunger doesn't interfere with students' education....
