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Research Aboard the International Space Station
How do we advance the field of biology? Look to space. In today's Academic Minute, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Amir Hirsa...
Africa as Recruiting Destination for U.S. Colleges
Sub-Saharan countries have talented students, but few American colleges have a plan or the expertise to attract them. As some institutions step up efforts, will possible Trump impact hold them back?
How New Humanities Ph.D.s Fare
New data analysis from American Academy of Arts and Sciences says humanities Ph.D.s may earn less than their counterparts in other fields but are satisfied -- particularly if they stay in academe.
The Week in Admissions News
Chinese students; Facebook and community colleges; dropping for-profit enrollments.
Aid Letters Without Information Students Need
Report finds many colleges leave out key points -- or present information in confusing ways. How many ways can you say "loan"?
Should University Presses Cancel Harassers' Book Contracts?
Scholarly publishing organization is considering the issue, amid calls to do more about those who mistreat students and colleagues but appear to go unpunished. Some contracts have been canceled.
At One College, 23% of New Students Will Be International
Franklin & Marshall sees its numbers surge. Could the key be not commission-paid agents, but a professor?
Facebook Adds Community Colleges to Program
Facebook announced Friday that it plans to train one million people and small-business owners across the United States by 2020...