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How to Talk Science
At gathering of grad school officials, Alan Alda promotes campaign to teach next generation of researchers how to communicate with the public.
Drilling the Living Tongue
A fight over pedagogy and personalities prompts an exodus of faculty from the University of Maryland's flagship Arabic studies program.
Looking Ahead to 2013
Education secretary asks his advisory committee on accreditation for legislative suggestions for the next renewal of the Higher Education Act.
Paying by the Pound for Journals
A new digital pricing model strains the relationship between chemistry group and some of its subscribers.
No Grades for States This Year
Biennial "Measuring Up" report card on higher education progress won't be published this year, as founder looks for a new home and new backers for it.
'The Dark Side of the Ivory Tower'
A new book on campus crime -- The Dark Side of the Ivory Tower: Campus Crime as a Social Problem...
Accreditor Under the Gun Again
Education Department proposes stripping recognition from agency that accredits liberal arts institutions.
New Models for University Presses
A special issue of The Journal of Electronic Publishing being released today features a series of calls for change in...