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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.
Where Tuition is Free
One by one, the German states have eliminated tuition fees, bucking global trends toward increased "cost sharing."
A First for the Israel Boycott?
The general membership of the Association for Asian American Studies unanimously approves a resolution endorsing the boycott of Israeli universities.
From Grants to Loans
Australian government announces plan to turn "start up" grants for textbooks and other costs into loans, which critics deride as a slippery slope that will hurt needy students.
Adjustments in Dubai
As economic growth slows down, foreign universities aren't leaving, but some are thinking in different ways about their offerings.
Foreign Student Safety in Spotlight
Kerry says Japanese students are deterred by fears of gun violence. Chinese and Saudi Arabian students are among victims of Boston bombings. Does growth in international student population come despite concerns on safety?