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Peer Review by Whom?
Rand Paul wants to add two people to every federal peer-review panel evaluating research proposals, charged with looking for value to taxpayers. Science advocates say idea would politicize federal funding of research.
‘The Doha Experiment’
New book by a former professor looks at the tensions and struggles behind what author describes as Georgetown’s “bold, important and interesting” experiment to bring American liberal education to Qatar.
Faculty Balk at Westminster Layoff Notices
An international buyer intends to employ faculty and staff in the future, but Rider issued the layoff notices in case the deal falls through.
Achieving the Dream’s New ‘Leader’ Colleges
Eight community colleges in the Achieving the Dream network received the Leader College designation Wednesday. The status is awarded to...
Publisher Complies With Chinese Censorship
The publisher Springer Nature has blocked access to more than 1,000 journal articles in China to comply with government censors...
Halloween Eve Fright for Many on Common App
On Monday, with Wednesday's deadline for many college early decision programs looming, the Common Application experienced technical problems. Many of...
Strategic Silence
Oberlin will no longer notify students about hateful fliers if there’s not an immediate threat. The college doesn’t want to amplify provocateurs, but some students worry silence sends the wrong message.
DeVry Parent Company Makes Pledges to Students
Adtalem Global Education this week announced the results of an independent review of progress on 21 commitments the company made...