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Affirming Stand Against Boycotts

Following big wins for those wanting academics to stay away from Israel, AAUP reiterates its view that such movements are antithetical to academic freedom.

New Visa Protocols Cause Delays

Students and exchange scholars are being referred to secondary inspection under policies put in place after the Boston Marathon bombings. Reported delays range from 20 minutes to three hours.
Opinion

Oz and Us

Gaye Tuchman considers the way academic programs are being cut at Australian and American campuses, and worries about all the similarities.

Face-Off in Florence

Laid-off faculty at NYU's study abroad campus in Italy are raising concerns about a shake-up in the university's adjunct teaching staff and the governance of the site.

'Mismatch' Between Degrees and Jobs

Australian graduates in the arts less likely than those in other fields to say that degree is linked to their jobs -- but IT graduates are next-lowest, report concludes.

A Bribe and a Pistol

Instructor describes unsettling attempts by a graduate student to pass a master's defense.

'Advantage' for Chinese Applicants?

Wake Forest will be working with Chinese high schools to prepare students for U.S.-style curriculum and will send their video portfolios directly to the colleges they apply to. Is this a money-maker or a much-needed service (or both)?

'Spinach for Its Own Sake'

Leader of Scottish university sets off debate with his critique of traditional defense of the importance of knowledge.