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Controversy Over Western Civilization Funding in Australia
University of Queensland says fixed-term gift will provide rare infusion of support for humanities, but professors and students have concerns about academic freedom and the donor's political agenda.
142 Employees Take Buyouts at Eastern Michigan
About a quarter of the nearly 600 employees offered early retirement incentives by Eastern Michigan University accepted the buyouts, MLive...
Aristotle on the Virtue of Vengeance
Revenge is a dish best served cold, but should it be served at all? In today's Academic Minute, part of...
Recruiting in Rural America
University of North Carolina system, among others, has recognized the degree-attainment gap between rural and urban areas of the country, and officials are determining ways to connect with students in the far corners of their state.
Sorry, Not Sorry
Johns Hopkins fires professor over clash with student protesters, but he says he has no remorse for either the attack or being a "white male."
Study: College Presidents Prioritizing Student Mental Health
As cases of student anxiety and depression skyrocket, top university officials are focusing more on these issues, according to a new report.
Academic Minute: The Virtue of Vengeance
Today on the Academic Minute, part of Union College Week, Krisanna Scheiter, associate professor of philosophy, looks into whether any...
No, Half of Young Americans Don't Believe College Is Unnecessary
Headlines about a recent survey of millennials about college and student debt suggest many rethink getting a degree. We explore the actual numbers.