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Leading Neuroscientist Accused of Research Misconduct
Researcher Support Consortium Launched to Fight Intimidation
The Prestige Factor Propping Up Academic Publishers
A federal antitrust lawsuit against a group of megapublishers highlights how academia’s system of rewarding researchers for publishing in certain journals has undermined their leverage.
U of Maryland President Accused of Plagiarism
College Park president Darryll Pines has requested an independent review into allegations that he lifted a portion of a tutorial website for two papers.
Scientists File Antitrust Lawsuit Against Journal Publishers
Tim Walz, China and Me
The choice of a vice presidential candidate with deep ties to China prompts Jeffrey Wasserstrom to reflect on trips taken and not.
Boston U Grad Worker Strike Now Longest in a Decade
With fall classes beginning about a week from now, the private institution must reach a deal soon with its student employees—or face further disruption.
AAUP Faces Criticism for Reversal on Academic Boycotts
The American Association of University Professors announced Monday it had dropped its categorical opposition to the tactic. Critics say the organization has changed for the worse, but its new president isn’t backing down.