Social Sciences / Education

U. of Texas at Austin, target of criticism on how much its professors work, finds in its own study that they teach undergrads and bring in far more money than they cost.

Professor at Sacramento State leaves class if his students don't bring snacks they have made. He says he's illustrating important lesson, but not everyone agrees.

The following individuals have recently been awarded tenure by their colleges and universities:

McDaniel College

Little support found for idea of requiring new instructors to learn how to teach.

Arizona State student thinks he may have created a safe alternative to online gambling sites. Some gaming experts aren't so sure.

Editors discuss new book on the creation of knowledge in the social sciences.