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To Honor a Boycott or Not?
Some scholars are organizing alternative locations for sessions at a major philosophy meeting, to honor a labor union request.
Disparate Burden
New data show just how unequally child-care responsibilities fall on male and female professors.
Knowing When to Fold 'Em
After a week of lobbying failed to win over skeptical lawmakers, the University of Maine System on Friday postponed a...
A New Attack on Standardized Tests
U. of California, which helped prompt changes to the SAT, now questions dependence on PSAT in awarding National Merit Scholarships.
Falling Behind in International Education
A Congressional hearing suggests an easing of visa problems but a looming crisis in U.S. competitiveness.
Death by Drinking
A study finds that alcohol contributed to the deaths of 1,700 college students in 2001.
A New Form of Cheating
A publisher announces suits over sales of special text guides -- with test answers -- that are available only to professors, but being sold online by students.