Filter & Sort
Professor Sues U of Florida Over COVID-19
A professor is suing the University of Florida in federal court for suppressing his free speech rights, The Gainesville Sun...
Bristling at Budget-Busting Buyouts
Questionable spending on contract buyouts for fired coaches at the University of South Carolina has state lawmakers demanding answers. It’s a familiar story at colleges across the country.
Protecting Coastal Ecosystems in Transition
The changing atmosphere is putting stresses on ecosystems. In today’s Academic Minute, part of Portland State University Week, Elise Granek...
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.
Assessing Science
European efforts struggle with issues of targets and timelines. Some of the organizations involved threaten to leave the process.
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...