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The Slow, Then Sudden Downfall of a University Leader
The dishonesty of Kathy Banks related to a failed hire ultimately ended her presidency at Texas A&M. But tensions over her leadership had simmered for nearly two years.
Wiley Journal Board Resigns After Monthlong Strike
Departing editors accept that there’s “no shortage of academics” to replace them as they call for “concerted action.”
UC System Admits Record Number of Californians
The University of California system admitted a historic number of in-state students this year, as well as first-year students of...
Phylicia Rashad to Leave Howard University
Phylicia Rashad, an award-winning actress famous for her role on The Cosby Show, plans to step down as dean of...
Miami English: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute, part of Florida International University Week: Phillip M. Carter, associate professor of linguistics and English...
New Presidents and Provosts: Arkansas State U–Mountain Home, Chabot College, Curry College, Fond du Lac Tribal and CC, Johnson C. Smith U, Riverside CC, Texas Wesleyan U
Jamal A. Cooks, vice president of academic services at Chabot College, in California, has been appointed president there. Jay Gonzalez...
College Recognized for Its Recovery-Friendly Culture, Policies
Ursinus College in Pennsylvania became the first institution certified as a recovery-friendly workplace for faculty and staff as well as students working to overcome substance abuse.
After Racist Writings Revealed, Scholar’s Link to Texas Center Erased
A HuffPost exposé connected a visiting scholar at UT Austin to posts made under a pseudonym. It’s not the center’s first brush with controversy.