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Truth and Consequences
Faculty inquiry finding misconduct by Ward Churchill also faults his university -- and leaving fate uncertain, is sure to stoke more debate.
Change in Climate for Stem Cells?
Senators and scientists see improved prospects for legislation making more federal funds available for the research.
A Dean Takes on Departments
Northwestern graduate school urges professors in different disciplines to propose new academic programs.
N.Y. Proposes Tax on For-Profits
State plan would charge commercial colleges a portion of their financial aid, and use fees to pay for fraud inquiries.
Mandatory Retirement as Women's Issue
Mandatory retirement was once the norm in higher education -- and most of the academics who had emeritus status forced...
New Presidents or Provosts: Lynn U., Mansfield U. of Pa., Murray State U., Teachers College, Temple U., U. of Denver, U. of Nevada-Reno
The following colleges and universities have named new presidents or provosts: Randy Dunn, state superintendent of education for the Illinois...
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Movement grows in Congress to use prizes to push scientists to focus on key topics.