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Carnivore Skull Shape and Diet
“You are what you eat” just got more prophetic. In today's Academic Minute, the University at Buffalo's Jack Tseng examines...
Should a Donor Dictate Who Is President?
UNLV president signed a gift agreement that said a $14 million pledge was valid only if he was in the job. He's leaving, and the pledge has evaporated. Agreement raises questions on governance and fund-raising ethics.
L'œuf ou la Poule?
MLA data show foreign language study is on the decline, but it's unclear what comes first: institutional disinvestment in language programs or waning student interest. In any case, some campuses -- generally those making investments in programs -- are bucking the trend.
The Week in Admissions News
Fears about possible Trump limits on Chinese visas; a job guarantee from DePauw; return of free at Cooper Union.
College Board Changes Rules on PSAT Test Booklets
Those who take the test on Saturday will no longer be able to take their booklets with them.
Is Russia Really Too Risky?
New State Department rating system provides more nuance to colleges in deciding where they will and won't let students travel. Russia may lose students, but Israel and Mexico may see gains.
Will Master's Gains Come at Expense of the M.B.A.?
New data suggest one-year programs in finance and related fields may be poised for gains.
Harvard Drops SAT Essay as Requirement
Many other colleges have already dropped the requirement.