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Stimulating Boon for Small Colleges
Lost amid big-dollar provisions in stimulus bill is tax code change that could make it easier for private institutions to borrow for capital projects.
'Swimming Against the Tide'
Many educators worry that the ability of the United States to produce enough scientists will fall short unless a more...
Not So Thrilled
In latest thriller, John Grisham ties a rape scene to Duquesne U., not the U. of Virginia where he drew his inspiration. The choice rankles Duquesne officials and and revives a story UVa might rather put behind it.
Documenting the Decline of (Print) Law Reviews
Surveying reviews' spotty compliance with reporting requirements, editor of The Green Bag finds their circulations in steep decline -- but does that necessarily mean lost influence?
HBCUs Drawing Scrutiny
After a Georgia lawmaker suggests merging two historically black colleges with white institutions, a prominent black senator says the idea deserves study.
Standards for Short-Term Study Abroad
Forum on Education Abroad offers more specific guidance for programs of short duration.
Blinding Them With Science
New study finds American students know fewer facts about science than do their Chinese counterparts, but neither group is particularly strong at scientific reasoning.