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The Brain Is Maintained by Chance the Gardener: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute: Jim Hutchins, professor of health sciences at Weber State University, delves into the synapses to...
Accused Harvard Dishonesty Researcher Sues Harvard, Bloggers
Francesca Gino, the Harvard University dishonesty researcher accused of research misconduct, filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the university, Harvard Business...
Admitting the Top 10%, for Geographic Diversity
University of South Carolina to admit top 10 percent of students from the state’s public high schools. Texas did that when its colleges couldn’t consider race; South Carolina officials say that’s not their motivation.
The Common App Enters an Uncommon Era
The start of this year’s application cycle was more momentous than usual, as colleges introduced new essay prompts and adjusted requirements for a post–affirmative action world.
Henderson State Chancellor Steps Down
Charles Ambrose is out as chancellor of Henderson State University, stepping down after less than two years on the job...
Oral Roberts Signs President to 10-Year Extension
In a sector where presidential terms are on the decline, Oral Roberts University has defied that trend by signing President...
Nostalgia After Apartheid in South Africa: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute: Amber R. Reed, assistant professor of international studies at Spelman College, explores why nostalgia may...
Campus Engagement Tip: Connecting Online-Only Learners
Fort Hays State University gave the reins of website Tiger-2-Tiger, initially a digital learning community, to students to share, inspire and motivate one another asynchronously and synchronously.