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Taking a Stand on Conflicts of Interest in Admissions
University of California adopts post-scandal plan, including ban on consideration of legacy status or ties to potential donors. Move comes as higher ed groups oppose federal legislation. System also tightens rules for admitting athletes.
China Suspends AP History Tests
The Chinese government ordered that Advanced Placement tests in history be suspended, Reuters reported. The suspensions of the tests --...
#betterposter
There's a movement for better posters at science conferences. But are they really better? And how does poster push relate to the ongoing campaign for open science?
Small Nursing College Closes
St. Joseph School of Nursing, a small college in Rhode Island with a history of more than 100 years, last...
Michigan State Sets New Nassar Investigation
The Michigan State Board of Trustees recently announced several initiatives related to the Larry Nassar scandal, in which it was...
UC Santa Cruz Removes Catholic Mission Bell
The University of California, Santa Cruz has removed a bell that once marked the 18th century Roman Catholic missions in...
Academic Minute: Farmers' Markets
Today on the Academic Minute, part of Wheaton College (Mass.) Week: Justin Schupp, assistant professor of sociology, looks into whether...
Librarians Move to Take Dewey Name Off Medal
The Council of the American Library Association voted Sunday to remove the name of Melvil Dewey, one of the founders...