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New Ph.D. Program for Ancient Studies
Amid gloom over humanities faculty job market, Washington U. in St. Louis launches doctoral program in classical studies.
Unsustainable Postdocs
National Academies report sees system in disarray and calls for better pay, more mentoring and speedier path to their own labs.
Second Thoughts
Study finds that female and minority Ph.D.s in biomedical fields are more likely than others to lose interest in faculty careers while earning their doctorates.
Academics Prepared for Retirement
Higher ed employees plan to retire later than other Americans, but a survey suggests they do more financial planning for that eventuality.
Vexing Issues for Vets
The veterinary school accreditor comes under fire as it prepares to face its federal oversight committee. Issues include a perceived weakening in standards and opposition to the accreditation of foreign institutions.
Students Praise Male Professors
Study finds gender of instructors influences evaluations they receive, even if they have fooled students (in an online course) about whether they are men or women.
Opinion
Younger Than That Now
A new book reflects on generation gaps and how they get that way. Scott McLemee takes a look.
Best of a Bad Situation?
Education Department defends sale of 56 Corinthian College campuses to ECMC, saying guarantee agency's purchase will help 40,000 students, many of whom are close to graduation.