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Beyond 'Drill and Kill'
No offense to MIT or CalTech, but they can't by themselves solve the talent shortage in math-science disciplines. That's because...
Faculty Speed Dating
An upcoming event at the U. of Southern California encourages faculty to pitch ideas to each other quickly, hoping some chemistry will lead to a beautiful (research) relationship.
Accelerating the Associate Degree
Selective community college program in New York City aims to graduate students as soon as possible, and is showing signs of success.
Pay Soars for British University Chiefs
Add another item to the list of ways in which American higher education is the model for the rest of...
AFT President Denounces Academic Boycott of Israel
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, on Wednesday issued a statement condemning efforts by a group of...
Bill Expanding National Service Nears Passage
The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed legislation that would more than triple the number of participants in the AmeriCorps...
Nevada Gov. Seeks to Avoid Stimulus Demand to Spend on Higher Ed
The governor of Nevada has asked the U.S. Education Department to exempt the state from a requirement that it restore...
Grade Inflation in British Admissions?
British universities are divided over whether to embrace the use of a new top grade -- A* -- on students'...