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The Ethics of Autonomous Vehicles
Self-driving cars might not be a boon to everyone. In today's Academic Minute, Johns Hopkins University's Tak Igusa looks into...
A No-Win Situation
A writing contest held at the University of Montana to honor MLK and encourage multi-racial dialogue went awry. Instead of helping bridge racial divides among students, it amplified them.
Virginia's Fight Over Online Ed
Governor has proposed ending tuition assistance for students who take classes online, drawing intense criticism from Liberty University and its president, Jerry Falwell Jr.
Endowment Returns Solid in 2019
A 5.3 percent rate of return in 2019 helped 10-year averages rise, but experts warn that earnings are unlikely to be as strong in the future.
McGraw-Hill and Cengage Merger Delayed
Publishers McGraw-Hill Education and Cengage yesterday announced they are extending their merger agreement. The agreement was due to expire Feb...
Academic Minute: Ethics of Autonomous Vehicles
Today on the Academic Minute, Tak Igusa, professor of civil engineering at Johns Hopkins University's Whiting School of Engineering, looks...
A Call for More Aid, and More Accountability
A panel including lawmakers involved in Congress's last renewal of the Higher Education Act says that law is now obsolete, recommending a series of changes.
Senators Seek Information About Online Program Managers
Two Democrats in the U.S. Senate have asked five companies that help colleges and universities manage their online academic programs...