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How to Cut Ph.D. Time to Degree
The key may be changing faculty behavior, not just grad student behavior. An unusual policy at Harvard yields dramatic success.
Averting Assault
New study shows that freshman fraternity members who participate in a prevention program end up committing fewer acts of sexual coercion.
Creationist College Advances in Texas
Advisory council urges approval for institute to offer online master's degrees for teachers. Will state commission go along? Will recent court decision give it any choice?
Rescue Mission or Hostile Takeover?
Deal rescues Myers U., and leads to ouster of president who spent a day in jail as agreement was worked out.
Arguing Against Free-Market Plagiarism Prevention
Economist's surveys suggest that profession's laissez faire system of fighting scholarly cheating fails if breaches don't get reported or punished.
Tennessee Reconsiders Tilt to Merit Aid
Proposals would increase spending on need-based assistance and make it easier for low-income students to hold on to grants.