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Toward a More Equitable Research Enterprise
Sharing the wealth in terms of federal research dollars would improve the quality of education for many students and increase U.S. competitiveness, Kim Wilcox writes.
Hundreds of Students Protest WVU’s Proposed Program and Faculty Cuts
West Virginia University students staged a walkout Monday to oppose the university’s significant proposed employee layoffs and program cuts.
St. Norbert Trustee Sues Grad for Defamation
A former administrator was accused of mishandling sexual assault issues at St. Norbert College. Now he’s a trustee and suing a graduate who publicly criticized his leadership.
Community Colleges Buoyed by Modest Enrollment Growth
As some two-year colleges start to recover after deep enrollment declines, administrators at these institutions are hopeful the trend lines keep pointing up.
Feds Complicate College Mergers, With Possible Unintended Consequences
At a time when mergers might help more institutions survive, new rules from the Education Department—aimed at protecting students and taxpayers—might result in more college closures instead.
Doctors Receive Much More Training Than Nurses Do
Nurses do important work, but doctors get much more graduate and residency training.
Professor Leaving University After Being Dubbed ‘Pretendian’ for Years
University of California, Riverside, professor resigns after colleagues alleged her Cherokee heritage claims were fraudulent. She remained employed in academe despite years of denunciations.