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Genetics and Academic Achievement
Do your genes decide the highest level of education you’ll receive? In today's Academic Minute, part of USC Dornsife Week...
Death Knell for Trigger Warnings?
A new study says trigger warnings are useless. Does that mean they should be abandoned?
Tensions Over International Students
Professor at Maryland who allegedly accused all Chinese students of cheating resigns, the latest in a series of incidents involving tensions between faculty and international students.
Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Fire
Carol Folt has plenty of experience dealing with controversy from her time leading UNC Chapel Hill. Prominent figures say she'll have to do housecleaning as president of the University of Southern California.
University Calls Off Conference Amid Protests From Transgender Activists
Incident is latest in which academics say they are facing hostility for views that do not conform to those of activists.
Not Feeling Bullish on New Logo
Designed to cut through the “alphabet soup” of public university acronyms in Florida, bold new University of South Florida bull logo gets mixed reviews. Many say it reminds them of Merrill Lynch.
Saudi Students Say They're Being Watched
The Saudi Arabian government keeps close watch over students from the kingdom while they’re studying in the U.S., according to...
Objections to Online Gym Classes
A group of more than 600 gym teachers in Quebec is concerned about an online physical education program that is...