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Wesleyan, U of Minnesota End Legacy Admissions
Wesleyan University will no longer consider applicants’ ties to alumni in admissions decisions, the institution announced Wednesday. Wesleyan president Michael...
The Morality of ‘Himpathy’ for Sexual Harassers: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute: Samantha Dodson, postdoctoral research fellow at the University of British Columbia, examines one reason women...
Researchers Say They Found IP Addresses for ‘Anonymous’ Econ Forum Posts
A study into toxicity on Economics Job Market Rumors says it uncovered IP addresses for posts, linking many back to universities.
Penn State Faulted on Ethics and Misconduct Policies, Post-Sandusky
A report on how Pennsylvania State University handles ethics and misconduct cases, after the Sandusky trial and conviction, concludes that...
Dozens of Advocacy Groups Demand Biden Immediately Cancel Students’ Debts
More than 175 advocacy groups representing borrowers want the Biden administration to move quickly to discharge student loans, as the...
UVM Hockey Coach Fired for Inappropriate Texts
The University of Vermont’s men’s hockey coach, Todd Woodcroft, has been fired following an investigation into inappropriate texts between him...
Though Cleared of Misconduct, Stanford President Resigns
Marc Tessier-Lavigne is stepping down following an investigation that found he had no knowledge or intent of research misconduct but nevertheless co-authored papers with “serious flaws.”
Supporting Internship Experience With Pay
Emory University launched a privately funded internship aid program for undergraduate students, alleviating the financial burden on students participating in experiential learning.