Universities join century-bond boom after rates tumble worldwide
American universities, used to taking the long view of history, seem to see the current era of rock-bottom interest rates as one that may not come around again for another century.
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Academia has gone green in a big way in recent years, but some doubt whether it will make much difference to the planet.
Berkeley hosts ‘The Right to Be Lazy: Shifts in Marxist Thought’ class for credit
The University of California, Berkeley is hosting a Marxist-themed course.
Free Textbooks, but Not for All Students
The University of the Cumberlands will begin a free textbook loan program next year for on-campus students only.
University libraries hosting ‘Drag Queen Story Hours’
Two public universities in Florida are hosting “Drag Queen Story Hours” as part of their initiative to promote gender inclusion.
NYU prof asks ‘When did the memory of 9/11 become ‘sacred’?’
New York University journalism professor Talia Lavin made the remark in response to backlash over Rep. Ilhan Omar's comments on 9/11.
Universities offering more classes in ‘big data’
The term “big data” has permeated society without much clarity for many about what it means.
California passes landmark gig economy rights bill
California lawmakers have passed a bill that paves the way for gig economy workers to get holiday and sick pay.
Hong Kong historian witnesses dictatorship on the doorstep
‘This is a regime that believes you should govern by clubbing people,’ says Frank Dikötter
Speaking Out Against Student Evals
Sociologists and more than a dozen other professional groups take a stand against using student evaluations of teaching as a primary measure of teaching effectiveness.
