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More People for U of the People
Unconventional online university is growing and looking to focus on helping refugees.
The Hidden Force in For-Profit Closures
As proprietary colleges struggle, banks gain increasing influence over their fates and their dealings with the government.
Genetically Inclined to Learn
A new study finds a direct link between a person's genetic makeup and that person's level of education.
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.
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.
Not Just Research
Organization of leading universities is pushing for undergraduate STEM education to get more attention -- and initiative seems to be yielding results.
Opinion
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.
'Presenting While Black'
Study suggests bias against and expectations of 'performance' from black faculty members during academic presentations.