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Details on Tufts Ties to Opioid Producer
An article on the science news website STAT details the ties between Purdue Pharma, which produces opioid painkillers such as...
Amid Criticism, St. Bonaventure Calls Off Conference
The Franciscan Institute at St. Bonaventure University on Monday announced that it was calling off an academic conference scheduled for...
Academic Minute: Geography in West Africa
Today on the Academic Minute, part of Grinnell College Week, Leif Brottem, assistant professor of global development studies, explores the...
George Washington U Debates Colonials Name
Students at George Washington University have voted to urge the removal of the Colonials name from the university's athletic teams...
Moving Forward (at Last) on Federal Rule Changes
Negotiators reached consensus on issues such as "regular and substantive" interaction and state authorization. Experts on online learning say the new rules will provide needed clarifications, but advocates for students worry about potential abuses.
Kicked Out of Stanford
Student linked to admissions scandal found to have included false material in application.
Admissions Scandal Hits Harvard
A wealthy man bought the fencing coach's house, apparently overpaying significantly. Then the man's son was admitted to Harvard and joined the team. Also, Dartmouth announces new protocols to prevent abuses related to athletic admissions.
Seeking a Post-Scandal Path Forward
At gathering of admissions leaders, many worry about backlash from lawmakers and pundits. While some note that those arrested aren't typical, one audience member says she and her employees have turned down bribes. No one seemed surprised.