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The original search for the fountain of youth didn't pan out -- but a new one is under way. Scott McLemee considers "The Longevity Seekers."
Where Philosophy Meets Theology
The influx of money for philosophy research from the religiously inclined Templeton Foundation has raised some eyebrows in the discipline.
The Digital Sociology Classroom
Departments are offering online courses and making use of new tools for teaching, survey finds.
Pretext for Firing a Dissenter
Australian court threatens $2 million fine for university after concluding that it used finances as excuse to dismiss a professor for complaining about bullying tactics by her supervisor.
Less Academically Adrift?
Challenging findings of landmark 2011 study, new data suggest that college students make significantly bigger gains in critical thinking. But differences in methodology may contribute to the differing conclusions.
Missing the (Grade) Point
Study challenges assumption that professors have become more lenient in evaluating students, or that their grades have less "signaling" power. Another researcher challenges paper as inaccurate.
Confusion on State Authorization
Education Department will delay enforcing a rule that requires states to submit evidence that colleges are authorized to operate within their borders -- and that could end colleges' aid eligibility if states don't do so.
Motivation Matters
ETS releases a new test to measure students' non-academic skills. Colleges want to use test for advising and finding remedial students with "grit."