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Social Ties and Job Hunting
Networking is important in finding a new job. In today's Academic Minute, Tufts University's Laura K. Gee determines which social...
The Gender Gap in Publications
New analysis looks at differences in scholarly outputs and impacts across 12 countries/regions and 27 fields.
Marching for Science
Effort gains backers and appears to build momentum, but some scientists worry that political fallout may not be what organizers want.
Personalized Scam Emails on the Rise
Smaller institutions report an increase in sophisticated attempts to gain access to financial and personal information.
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.
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...
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...
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...