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Race, Gender and Scientists' Credibility
A study of attitudes in the United States, Canada and India has linked ideologies with the way people assess the...
Study Links Athletes' Low Grades With Attitudes
A new study examines characteristics of athletes across divisions of the National Collegiate Athletic Association who have the lowest grades...
A Cultural Look at Moral Purity
The definition of purity doesn’t change across cultures, but ideas about the processes of purification do. In today's Academic Minute...
Must vs. Should
Colleges say the Department of Education's guidance on campus sexual assault is vague and inconsistent.
Overtime Woes
Obama administration's proposed rules would extend overtime protections to millions -- including many postdocs and other employees in higher ed. Would the plan provide overdue relief or be a financial disaster for colleges and universities?
Will Saudi Student Boom End?
Intensive English programs report declines in Saudi Arabian enrollments as colleges and universities watch for changes to the government's massive foreign scholarship program.
The Next Librarian of Congress?
President Obama's nominee to lead the Library of Congress draws support from library groups.
New Path for MLA Leader
Rosemary Feal, executive director of the MLA, says she's stepping down next summer, at the end of her current term. She's leaving behind an organization that's much more representative of its members.