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The Benefits of Ethnic Studies Courses
San Francisco State University students graduate at higher rates when they pass ethnic studies courses, but not everyone agrees on what this means.
Captain Kirk vs. 2 Professors
William Shatner unleashes on academics on Twitter after he criticizes librarians' recent decision to rename an award named after Laura Ingalls Wilder.
Preparation Is the Secret Sauce for Writing a Great Senior Thesis
Senior theses are widely used to let students demonstrate what they've learned in undergrad, but the factors that lead to a high-quality product are not what you might expect, researchers say.
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Some Questions for Assessophiles
Alex Small takes issue with some of the approaches and aims of the assessment movement.
Clipping Study of Male Organ Size
Professor halts study on link between size and self-esteem, saying publicity hurt her effort.
Bye, Bye, Chili Pepper
Rate My Professors ditches its chili pepper "hotness" rating after professors criticize the teacher-rating website for contributing to a poor academic climate for women.
Professor, Donor, Harasser
University of California, Irvine, says it will remove former professor's name from the science institutions he helped build after finding he harassed women.
A Race Against Time to Preserve University Media Collections
Irreplaceable audio and video recordings from the 20th century are languishing in university collections, deteriorating. Can they be saved?