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Professor Sues University to Block Records Release

Christine Roth, professor of English at the University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh, is suing the institution and the university system...

Allegations of Discrimination at Wichita State

Wichita State University allegedly discriminated against a candidate for an assistant professorship in gender, sexuality and feminist studies earlier this...

Small Colleges Grapple With ‘Culture of Insecurity’

Small-college presidents gathered at annual conference work to adapt to a changing market even as they worry about a range of student issues.

Chicago State Settles Suit Over Critical Blog

Chicago State University has agreed to pay $650,000 to settle a lawsuit by two professors who charged the university was...

Better Feeling for a Better World

Some companies offer a side dish of positive social impact with each purchase. In today's Academic Minute, Trinity College's Craig...

Overhauling Rules for Higher Ed

The Education Department's proposals for upcoming negotiated rule-making process would narrow the responsibilities of accreditors and modify federal definitions for credit hour and distance education.

Popularity of Early Decision Continues to Grow

Colleges set records in applications and admissions figures, despite lingering concerns of many experts that the programs favor wealthier applicants. Admit rates are dropping.

Q&A Goes Horribly Wrong

Racist comments directed at a scholar at a disciplinary meeting floor classicists in the room. Some see it as a major setback for a historically exclusionary field that is trying hard to change.