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The Humanities and the NEH
In podcast interview, James A. Leach, the endowment's new chair, discusses his priorities -- including more attention to understanding world cultures.
H1N1 Creeps Onto Campuses
With fall classes beginning at many institutions, administrators are getting a chance to test out the "swine flu" prevention and containment plans they've been formulating since the virus first appeared last spring.
Early Pomp and Circumstance
Saying tradition matters, a growing number of institutions are introducing convocation ceremonies, or dusting off existing ones, as part of strategies to improve retention.
Unexpected Philosophers
When you think of successful university careers, you might think of presidents, provosts and deans; when you think of the...
Bonuses for Good Grades
In-state students at all Indiana University campuses will be eligible for "incentive grants" of $200 to $300 a year if...
New Heights for Dorm Luxury at BU
There may be a new standard in luxury residence halls in Boston, The Boston Globe reported. A new high-rise at...
Harvard Med School Backs Down on Media Rules
Harvard University's medical school is backing away from new rules about student interaction with reporters, following complaints that the policy...
U. of Miami Investigates Police Takedown of Student
The University of Miami is investigating an incident in which police officers questioned a student -- subsequently revealed not to...