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Life Hacking
Hacking isn’t only for computers. In today's Academic Minute, Northeastern University's Joseph Reagle describes another type used to make life...
Science vs. Security
Over past 18 months, the White House, federal agencies and Congress have all signaled concerns about theft of sensitive academic research by foreign competitors. Here's what's been happening.
‘The Adjunct Underclass’
Herb Childress's new book is a painful, necessary read for anyone looking to understand or empathize with the costs -- human and otherwise -- of higher ed's gig economy.
New Programs: Computer Science, Special Education, Digital Media, Public Safety Administration, Food Service, Applied Behavior Analysis, Pharmacology
Bethel College is starting an undergraduate major in computer science. Black Hills State University is starting an online master's program...
Women Leaving Premed Track More Than Men
A new study found female students are more likely to drop out of science courses leading up to med school even if they're earning the same grades as their male counterparts.
Personalized Outreach to Students Boosts Summer Enrollment
Colleges' personalized correspondence with students prompted higher enrollment in summer courses, according to a new MDRC study.
Rethinking Federal Lending to Parents
Lending program for parents of undergraduates has expanded beyond its intended use, leaving many borrowers with debts they struggle to repay, report finds. Co-authors argue Congress should cap borrowing under the Parent PLUS program.
Arrests in Student Protest Over Grad Union
Seven students -- three graduate assistants and four undergraduates -- were arrested and cited with disorderly conduct Monday during a...