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Academe Keeps Up With Kardashians
The world’s first "Kimposium" will explore what the fascination with the television family tells us about modern society.
'Palace of Ashes'
Author discusses new book arguing that China's universities are rising while America's are in decline.
Journalists as the Enemy
U of Missouri activists clash with student photographer, raising questions about protesters and free expression. And role of professor in blocking the student sets off large debate -- and she apologizes.
Leveraging 'Lingua'
Open-access advocates see an opportunity to capitalize on the Lingua controversy, but outcomes of previous mass resignations at scholarly journals paint an unclear picture of the impact of "editorial mutinies."
Damning Report on Grade Changing
Texas Tech dean quits after university panel finds he inappropriately set up system that raised several students' grades -- in violation of university procedures and behind back of professor who assigned the grades.
Opinion
'Birth of the Intellectuals'
According to Christophe Charle's book on the topic, a debate over their definition and role has raged since the beginning, writes Scott McLemee.
Internationalization and Tenure
As universities seek to globalize, should they include internationally focused criteria in their tenure and promotion policies? A new report analyzes policies with such indicators.
Are Elite College Courses Better?
Study's preliminary findings suggest that teaching quality and academic rigor are not necessarily stronger at prestigious institutions.