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Student Spending on Course Materials Plummets
In the last decade, average student spending on required course materials has decreased by more than 30 percent, according to the National Association of College Stores.
Don't Even Think of Publishing in This Journal
A major higher education research journal is suspending submissions to clear out a two-year backlog. Some see this case pointing to broad problems in academic publishing, such as the unwillingness of many scholars to review papers.
Newly Tenured… at Agnes Scott, DePaul, Winthrop
Agnes Scott College Jennifer Larimore, biology Robin Morris, history DePaul University Enrico Au-Yeung, mathematical sciences Shayna Connelly, cinematic arts Sarah...
Understanding the Extent of Gender Gap in Citations
One journal now asks authors to explain citation gap.
Having Their Backs Once They Return
A new NCAA rule says Division I institutions must cover costs for certain basketball players who want to come back to college -- but experts question whether it's enough, or whether "lifetime" scholarships should be for all athletes.
Why Can't You Trust an Atom?
Because they make up everything! Love a bad science joke? A new study of undergraduates in 25 different science courses...
U of Akron Cuts 80 Degree Tracks
The University of Akron on Wednesday announced that it is terminating 19 percent of its degree tracks following a comprehensive...
North Florida Will Close Confucius Institute
The University of North Florida will close its Confucius Institute, a center of Chinese language education funded by the Chinese...