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Nobel laureate: how (not) to apply for a postdoc position
Martin Chalfie argues that young scientists who ‘play the game’ of publishing in selective journals are less likely to win permanent posts
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Unraveling fast fashion headlines
Did you read about Burberry’s recent bad press? The British luxury fashion brand received significant criticism for physically destroying about $38 million worth of unsold clothing, accessories and perfume last year to protect its brand.
Dealing with disruption means embracing opportunities
Disruption. Risk. Resilience. Buzzwords become buzzworthy for a reason. If you’re not paying close attention to how a changing world will reshape your business — perhaps, even, the global economy — you’re not positioning yourself or your organization for leadership, let alone sustainability in the conventional sense of the word.
US religious universities speak out with authority in Trump era
University of Notre Dame president says faith-based institutions have unique ability to counter fear and anxiety with hope
What do top colleges have against transfer students?
In May, Princeton University announced that it accepted 13 transfer students for this fall’s freshman class.
Education Dept.’s Deregulation Push Gets Mixed Reviews
Trump administration's proposal to overhaul rules for college accreditors is panned by consumer advocates. But online course providers and some who study higher ed say re-examination of accreditors is long overdue.
DeVos to Announce New Push for Deregulation, Innovation
Top Education Department official describes plan to "rethink" higher-education standards through new rule-making process, to be announced today, on accreditation, the credit hour standard, the faculty role online and more.
Victoria faces defeat as council supports name change
The long-reigning monarch’s name faces removal from another of the world’s universities
Instructors, students rally for tuition-free college
Central Florida instructors, students and others are joining a statewide call for tuition-free college, something that is already available in several states and has been a topic of national discussion recently.
Fake news a democratic crisis for UK, MPs warn
The UK faces a "democratic crisis" with voters being targeted with "pernicious views" and data being manipulated, a parliamentary committee is set to warn.
