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Productivity: Age Is Just a Number
New study pushes back on decades of studies suggesting that scientific productivity peaks early and declines thereafter.
A University's New Rules on Rape
University of Minnesota's revisions of its sexual harassment and assault policies draw praise and raise concerns about letting bystanders off the hook.
Back on the Team After Taking a Knee
Albright booted a football player after he protested during the national anthem. Now he’s been offered his spot back.
‘Poison in the Ivy’
Author discusses how college diversity programs can result in students overattributing success to factors like merit and hard work, while ignoring systemic or institutional problems.
Default Crisis for Black Student Borrowers
Half of all black students who took out federal student loans defaulted in 12 years, according to two analyses of new federal data on student borrowers.
Harassment in the Field
Study finds patterns of harassment and sexist treatment of scholars in far-flung locations that offer few of the protections of campuses.
Black Students at Cornell Reconsider Demand on Admissions
Group says it understands the reactions of those concerned over request for a focus on black students who are not the children of recent immigrants.
Retaliation for Taking a Knee?
Some Kennesaw State cheerleaders took a knee during the national anthem. The next week, a change to the pregame ceremonies kept them off the field. Albright College kicks off the team a football player who took a knee.