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India’s move on university autonomy raises funding alarm
The Indian government’s decision to grant 60 universities “autonomous” status has been hailed as a “welcome step”, but question marks remain over how it will impact public funding of higher education.
Who’s Reading Your Email?
University of Rochester professors found out their emails were reviewed and shared, raising questions of how much privacy faculty members should be assured.
U. of Akron to lift the curtain on new esports program
The University of Akron will unveil more details about its new esports program at a forum next month.
Cheap flights increase research collaboration, study finds
Cheap transport options have long served as a lifeline for many budgeting academics, but now low-cost airline flights have been proven to increase research collaborations between scientists.
North Idaho College joins college transfer network
Thousands of students at North Idaho College (NIC) in Coeur d’Alene are in line for a big benefit that didn’t exist when they first enrolled – a Passport allowing them to seamlessly transfer to any campus to which they are accepted in a growing nationwide network of schools.
Staying ahead of the robot apocalypse
Robots are taking over … literally.
Poaching Talent From U.S.
Canada announces 24 scholars recruited to its universities from all over the world -- with more than half coming from the U.S.
It’s these Indian universities—not the IITs—that churn out the most H-1B techies
Where were most Indian H-1B visa-holders educated?
Tenure Under Threat in Kentucky
Late addition to budget bill would allow dismissal of tenured professors due to program changes or eliminations, ending protections previously adopted by college boards. Move comes as tenure rights are eroding elsewhere.
