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Swarthmore Backs Down
College vacates findings that led to expulsion of student who then sued under Title IX, arguing that handling of sexual misconduct allegations discriminated against men who were accused.
Zero Tolerance of What?
University of Virginia's board adopts policy to show it is getting tough on sexual assault on campus, but critics point out the lack of any specifics.
Australia Orders Plagiarism Review
Education minister, concerned by reports of rampant cheating by international students, directs quality assurance agency to examine institutions' policies.
Mobile Bachelor's Degree
Brandman University goes all-in with a competency-based bachelor's degree that is online, available on a tablet, and not based on the credit hour. Its projected price tag? $10,000.
Where the Time Goes
New analysis suggests that time to degree for Ph.D.s may not be as lengthy as some assume, and that the key to shorter humanities doctorates may be coursework, not the dissertation.
Opinion
Fighting Academic Fraud
The only way to control academic fraud in big-time college sports is to let athletes be real students. Allen Sack proposes some changes that might make that possible.
Gang Rape in 2012, Furor Today
Article in Rolling Stone sets off protests and soul-searching at U. of Virginia, and suspension of all fraternities until January 9.
Shooting at the Library
When a gunman opened fire in Florida State University's Strozier Library, he attacked "the very heart of campus."