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Rose-Hulman Mourns Its President
The Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is mourning the death of President Matt Branam, who suffered a medical emergency in his...
Germs on the Move
In today’s Academic Minute, Quinnipiac University's David Hill explores the challenge of containing communicable illnesses in a highly mobile society...
Privatization Without Angst
Two community college leaders tell their colleagues they need to accept a permanent end to reliance on state and local funds -- and to focus on new ways to find money.
Commencement Speakers Announced: Belhaven, Birmingham-Southern, Colby, Furman, Lawrence, Linfield, Mesa CC, New School, Saint Martin's, Shimer, Southwestern CC, Trinity, U. of Connecticut, Wilson
The following colleges and universities have announced their commencement speakers for spring 2012: Belhaven University: Bob Doll, chief equity strategist...
For Gay Athletes, It's Getting Better
The climate is indeed improving for gay athletes, a panel of experts says, but overcoming still-widespread bias -- particularly in women's sports -- will require help from the less supportive coaches and administrators.
When Can Faculty Show Porn?
An Appalachian State professor is accused of engaging in "inappropriate speech" after airing an explicit documentary critical of the porn industry without first warning students. Her story raises questions about when and how instructors can present explicit materials.
Academic Minute: Germs on the Move
In today’s Academic Minute, David Hill of Quinnipiac University explains the challenge of containing communicable illnesses in a highly-mobile society...
Liberty U. Faces Criticism for Romney Invitation
Liberty University announced this week that Mitt Romney, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, would be this year's commencement speaker. The...