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Lobbying for Athletics
In December, an association representing the country's top athletics directors created a political action committee. It joins the National Collegiate Athletic Association's own lobbying efforts, which have more than doubled in the past five years.
Democrats Seek Hearings on Education Appointees
Democrats on the Senate education committee have requested that chairman Lamar Alexander, a Tennessee Republican, hold additional hearings on subcabinet-level...
Personalized Scam Emails on the Rise
Smaller institutions report an increase in sophisticated attempts to gain access to financial and personal information.
Ex-Wife of Donor Sues WPI for Millions of Gift
The ex-wife of a major donor to Worcester Polytechnic Institute is suing the university for $4.5 million in funds that...
Taiwanese Universities Won't Discuss 'One China'
At least half of Taiwan’s 157 universities have signed agreements with Chinese universities in which they pledge not to discuss...
Duke Graduate Employees Withdraw Union Petition
Graduate student employees at Duke University on Tuesday withdrew their petition to form a union affiliated with Service Employees International...
U of California Seeks Cap on Out-of-State Students
The University of California System on Monday announced a proposal to limit undergraduate enrollment from out of state, systemwide, to...
Sense of Humor in Relationships
We all want a partner with a great sense of humor, right? In today's Academic Minute, the University of Kansas'...