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New President Moves Past Old Mistake
Gregory Vincent resigned his presidency at Hobart and William Smith Colleges after he was accused of plagiarism. He rectified the error, which experts say bodes well for his new job at Talladega College.
Passed Over for Being a Woman
Twenty-eight percent of academic women surveyed by Gallup say they’ve been passed over for promotion or advancement opportunities due to their gender. That’s a bigger share than female workers in the U.S. in general.
A New Center to Overcome Old Stigmas
Formerly incarcerated students with college degrees struggle to find jobs because of their criminal records. A new center wants to change that.
Guidance on Accreditation for Governing Boards
With accreditation under intensified scrutiny from state legislators and other quarters, two national associations have issued a joint statement reminding...
Consumer Protection Agency Sanctions Edfinancial Services
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Wednesday sanctioned Edfinancial Services, a student loan servicer, for making deceptive statements to student...
Assessing Science
European efforts struggle with issues of targets and timelines. Some of the organizations involved threaten to leave the process.
Protecting Coastal Ecosystems in Transition: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute, part of Portland State University Week: Elise Granek, associate professor of environmental science and management...
Women’s Teams Shortchanged on Funding, ‘USA Today’ Analysis Finds
Colleges and universities that compete at the highest level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association spend 71 cents on women’s...