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QS Ranks Russian Universities, Contrary to Original Plan
After Russia invaded Ukraine, QS pledged not to rank the country’s universities. But it just did so.
The Peer-Review Crisis
The peer-review system, which relies on unpaid volunteers, has long been stressed. COVID-19 has made it worse. Possible solutions include paying reviewers or limiting revise-and-resubmits. Are these Band-Aids on structural problems?
What’s in Your Dietary Supplement? Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute: C. Michael White, distinguished professor and chair of the school of pharmacy at the University...
The Week in Admissions News
Biden’s debt cancellation; free college; for-profits could be hurt; protests at Seattle Pacific.
Davis Cuts Commencement Short Amid Heat Wave
The University of California, Davis, cut short its commencement Friday due to a heat wave that hospitalized seven people who...
Texas A&M’s Nonstudent
Kyle Rittenhouse says he will actually attend Blinn College.
Colorado State President Leaves Early—for $1.5 Million
Joyce McConnell is stepping down as Colorado State University’s president, effective June 30, The Fort Collins Coloradoan reported. Her contract...
Congress Urged to Target Endowments Linked With China
A bill could encourage top-endowment universities to divest from Chinese entities contributing to human rights abuses or posing a national security risk.