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Hoax With Multiple Targets
Fake article is published, calling for the penis to be seen conceptually, not as a body organ. Debates take off about gender studies and open-access journals.
An Admissions Reformer Takes Stock
William Sedlacek, a pioneer in the use of noncognitive measures for admissions, discusses his new book on the state of the movement.
An Affordable Pathway to a Bachelor's Degree
Despite the frequent loss of credits, transferring from a community college to a university is less expensive than starting at a four-year institution, a new study finds.
Proposed Visa Vetting Changes Raise Concerns
More than 50 academic organizations signed a letter registering concerns about proposed changes to the visa vetting process that would...
Can B-School Rankings Be Reformed?
A research paper renews the debate over who is really helped by rankings. Experts weigh in on the arguments.
Pressure Builds From Low Endowment Returns
A growing number of universities are lowering the rates of return they expect to earn on their endowments, which could...
Signs of a Ceiling in Online Ed Market
Report on online education landscape suggests potentially leaner times ahead for colleges hoping to profit in the market. Community colleges are already seeing it.
O Canada
American students -- at record numbers -- are accepting offers of admissions from Canadian universities. So are students from other parts of the world.