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Altruism and Kidney Donation
Why are some more altruistic than others? In today's Academic Minute, the University of Pennsylvania's Kristin Brethel-Haurwitz digs into the...
As Civil Rights Office Gets More Money, It Limits Investigations
Department of Education has narrowed scope of civil rights inquiries -- a necessary step, it says, to deliver speedier resolutions to students and colleges. Some criticize changes, especially in light of new funding from Congress to support investigations.
Poaching Talent From U.S.
Canada announces 24 scholars recruited to its universities from all over the world -- with more than half coming from the U.S.
Ending Honors for Racists
University of Michigan will rename two buildings -- one honoring a late president and the other a late professor -- after research showed them both to have promoted bigoted ideas.
After the ACA, Fewer Uninsured Students
Since health-care reform was enacted, the number of students without health insurance has dropped, but they remain the largest cohort of uninsured Americans.
Holding Their Data Close
American, British and Canadian researchers are less likely than others to share data behind their research projects, study finds.
Auburn Will Expand Size of Faculty
Auburn University plans to hire 500 new faculty members by 2022, without increasing undergraduate enrollment. The plan was announced Thursday...
Colleges Urged to Consider Student Sleep Patterns
The sleep patterns and rest needs of a majority of students are inconsistent with the way colleges and universities schedule...