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Student Deported From North Korea Denies Spying Allegation
An Australian student who was deported from North Korea for allegedly spying dismissed the allegation and said it was "pretty...
Harvard Fires Fencing Coach Over Home Sale
Harvard University said Tuesday that it fired its head fencing coach over conflict-of-interest policy violations. Peter Brand, the coach, was...
Survey: Nearly Half of Students Distracted by Technology
A recent study analyzed the perspectives of both students and instructors in regards to use of technology in the classroom setting.
Bridging Old and New
As plans for California’s new online community college progress, existing two-year colleges in the state get a one-time funding boost for online programs with a vocational focus. How will the two initiatives intersect?
Street Trees
Trees can be an important part of a city street. In today's Academic Minute, Harvard University's Sonja Dümpelmann explains why...
Foreign Gifts Under Scrutiny
As Education Department opens investigations into whether universities complied with law requiring federal reporting of foreign gifts and contracts, colleges call for more clarity on what the law requires.
4-Way Collaboration in Colorado Springs
A diverse group of colleges in Colorado Springs crosses sectors by teaming up to form a student consulting firm with a local focus.
College Essay Grader Shares Excerpts Depicting Immigrants
Marcos M. Villatoro, a writing teacher who grades college essays at Mount St. Mary's University, recently shared excerpts of college...