Human Rights Warning
Scholars warn Western universities could be held accountable for conduct in countries in which they operate campuses.
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On fuel economy efforts, U.S. faces an elusive target
One of President Obama’s signature achievements on climate has been strict standards aimed at improving auto fuel efficiency to nearly 55 miles per gallon by 2025.
North Carolina loses 400 jobs as PayPal pulls facility
PayPal has canceled its plans to open a new global operations center in Charlotte, following passage of a North Carolina law that prevents cities from creating non-discrimination policies based on gender identity.
Berkeley to accept University of the People graduates
The Californian institution said it will recruit top-performing graduates from the online university
These 21 countries are cutting carbon while growing GDP
As countries embark on the transition to a new climate economy, there’s a debate about whether growth can drive, or even coexist with, climate stabilization.
Asia ‘not suffering brain drain’ of students to West
Asia does not suffer from a “brain drain” despite its high number of students attending Western universities, according to the deputy dean of one of the region’s leading business schools.
The Cost of Remediation
An inadequate high school education can get expensive for students when they need to take remedial courses in college, according to a new report.
New Jersey university was fake, but visa fraud arrests are real
On the surface, the University of Northern New Jersey seemed legitimate.
What Will’s will tells us about Shakespeare
Scientific research by The National Archives, never before carried out on the will, has revealed Shakespeare as a canny businessman keen to secure a financial legacy for his family.
Battle breaks out in Mich. on nursing degrees
Some Michigan communities could be voting whether to let local two-year colleges offer bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
