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Academic Minute: Global Warming and Mass Extinctions
In today’s Academic Minute, David Bottjer of the University of Southern California reveals how past periods of global warming caused...
U. of Texas Plans to Join edX
The University of Texas is planning today to officially join edX, which offers massive open online courses or MOOCs. Because...
Why U. of Wyoming Removed Controversial Sculpture
The University of Wyoming said it removed a controversial sculpture from campus on schedule and because of water damage. But...
Rust College Prof Charged With Raping Student
Sylvester Oliver, who was until recently a professor and director of humanities at Rust College, is in jail facing charges...
Australia Issues Principles on Rights of Foreign Students
The Australian Human Rights Commission has issued principles to protect the rights of international students enrolled in Australia. The principles...
No Confidence Vote at Saint Louis U.
The Faculty Council of the College of Arts and Sciences at Saint Louis University has voted no confidence, 35-2, in...
The Real Estate Problems of Millionaire Coaches
The Wall Street Journal explores a little-known challenge facing top college football coaches: Because their homes are frequently the largest...
Academic Minute: Savannah and Yellow Fever
In today’s Academic Minute, Tim Lockley of the University of Warwick explains why 19th-century yellow fever epidemics hit some segments...