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Obama to Nominate King as Secretary of Education

In a reversal, President Obama now plans to nominate John B. King Jr. as secretary of education, the White House...

'Who Is the Historian?'

Author discusses his new book, explaining his discipline and the work professors do.

New Presidents or Provosts: Arkansas State U-Newport, Bevill State CC, Florida State College-Jacksonville, Florida State U, Kilgore College, Lake Michigan College, Louisiana State U-Baton Rouge, Triton College

Holly Ayers, director of institutional effectiveness at Arkansas State University-Newport, has been promoted to vice chancellor for academic affairs there...

Graham Spanier Sues Penn State and Louis Freeh

Graham Spanier, the former president of Pennsylvania State University, filed lawsuits in state court Wednesday against Penn State (for breach...

Solar Geoengineering

How does an economist look at climate change? In today's Academic Minute, Georgia State University's Garth Heutel explains his research...

Get Ready for More Protests

Annual survey of incoming college freshmen finds interest in student activism at all-time high, especially among black students.

Can Berkeley Stay Berkeley?

University announces major strategic planning initiative to address long-term budgetary concerns. Is it a canary in the coal mine or will it emerge as a model for other institutions seeking similar solutions?

Hotel Academe

A new chain wants to add a boutique option to college town accommodations.