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Federal Investigation Targets Foreign Student Work Program
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announces actions against foreign students accused of abusing work training program. College officials may also face sanctions.
Job Security or Motherhood?
China's shift to a tenure-like system is hurting women, survey finds.
Gender Equity in Europe
Universities without plans for women may find themselves unable to obtain research grants.
Dutch Parliament Aims for ‘Gold Standard’
Lawmakers create a system for seeking scientific advice on legislation.
Major Changes to Student Visa Rules Proposed
Trump administration proposes revamping visas so students would have to apply for an extension after fixed terms of no more than four years. Some students would have to reapply after two years, depending on their country of origin.
Oxford Experiments With Affirmative Action in Ph.D. Admissions
University will examine socioeconomic background of applicants -- and won't see names and genders.
Opinion
To Use or Not to Use Virtual Private Networks
Requiring your students in China to stay connected to your classes through them is unethical, argues Bob Eckhart, who suggests some ways to avoid it.
Dutch Education Minister Wants Academics to Have Weekends
She says academics lack the downtime that they need and wants to shift the way universities are supported.