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Amazon Op-Ed Divides Opinions
A prominent economist wrote a favorable op-ed about the arrival of Amazon’s second headquarters in Northern Virginia but failed to disclose that the company had asked him to write it. Were his actions unethical?
Controversy Over Western Civilization Funding in Australia
University of Queensland says fixed-term gift will provide rare infusion of support for humanities, but professors and students have concerns about academic freedom and the donor's political agenda.
NCAA Won't Require Athletes' Agents to Have 4-Year Degrees
The National Collegiate Athletic Association has abandoned a proposal that would have required agents who represent college athletes to have...
142 Employees Take Buyouts at Eastern Michigan
About a quarter of the nearly 600 employees offered early retirement incentives by Eastern Michigan University accepted the buyouts, MLive...
Aristotle on the Virtue of Vengeance
Revenge is a dish best served cold, but should it be served at all? In today's Academic Minute, part of...
Study: College Presidents Prioritizing Student Mental Health
As cases of student anxiety and depression skyrocket, top university officials are focusing more on these issues, according to a new report.
Recruiting in Rural America
University of North Carolina system, among others, has recognized the degree-attainment gap between rural and urban areas of the country, and officials are determining ways to connect with students in the far corners of their state.
Sorry, Not Sorry
Johns Hopkins fires professor over clash with student protesters, but he says he has no remorse for either the attack or being a "white male."