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RFK Jr. Demands Med Schools Beef Up Nutrition Education
While experts agree that most physicians don’t receive adequate nutrition training, fixing that won’t be enough to achieve the government’s goal of reducing chronic disease, they say.
3 Takeaways From Harvard’s Legal Victory
A judge ruled that the federal government illegally froze $2.2 billion in research funding for the university. But with an appeal looming, it’s unclear when the funds will be restored.
Former NIH Leaders Allege Retaliation for Whistleblowing
Biotech to ‘Shift to U.K. and China’ After U.S. ‘Own Goal’ on mRNA Cuts
Migration of talent “already under way” as experts predict decision will still delay development of vaccines that could save lives.
Indiana Business School to Enforce Grade Distribution for Skills Classes
The change is intended to promote rigor and was handed down to faculty as the Kelley School tightens admissions criteria for the incoming class.
Scientists: Now Is the Time to Overhaul Federal Research Regulations
A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine lays out options for federal research agencies to reduce regulatory burdens at a time when Trump is calling for deregulation.
Trump Hijacks American Science and Scholarship
Robert Ubell writes that an executive order giving political appointees authority over grant approvals amounts to a Communist-style takeover.
He Neutered Faculty Senates. Now He’s Set to Be a Chancellor.
Brandon Creighton authored sweeping conservative higher ed legislation over the past few years. For the Texas Tech system board, that makes him an ideal leader.