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Not Just Research
Organization of leading universities is pushing for undergraduate STEM education to get more attention -- and initiative seems to be yielding results.
Portrait of Deception
A new study probes the secret life a European scholar brought with him to the United States. Scott McLemee finds the mystery only deepens.
Becoming David Bowie
Professor at Britain's Kingston University plans to dress and live as the singer for a year in new style of immersive research.
Feds Search for Corinthian Funds
While under the watchful gaze of the Education Department, Corinthian Colleges apparently mishandled federal funds this year, the Justice Department says in a recent filing.
Genetically Inclined to Learn
A new study finds a direct link between a person's genetic makeup and that person's level of education.
'Presenting While Black'
Study suggests bias against and expectations of 'performance' from black faculty members during academic presentations.
Opinion
A Smarter Approach to College Textbooks
Faculty members need to recognize the gaps between students, publishers and professors, and push for change, writes Naomi S. Baron.
'Off to College: A Guide for Parents'
How should parents prepare children for college? In a new book, a former college president takes a look at programs and resources at five different institutions to find out what students need and what parents should do during the first year of college.