Government
On Campus, Grenade Launchers, M-16s, and Armored Vehicles
The police at more than 100 institutions have acquired gear from the Department of Defense at virtually no cost.
Academic Freedom and Civility
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Salaita to U. of Illinois: ‘Reinstate Me’ or Brace for Legal Fight
The jilted scholar says in an interview he wants the job that was offered him.
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Pleas for Civility Meet Cynicism
Advocates of academic freedom see college leaders’ calls for lowering the temperature of campus debates as attacks on free speech.
A Persistent Storm
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At Chapel Hill, a Scandal That Won't Die
Four years on, the University of North Carolina is still trying to resolve a case of widespread academic fraud.
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A Whistle-Blower Spurs Self-Scrutiny in College Sports
Mary Willingham appears to have few supporters among academic advisers. But her crusade is having an impact in their world.
The View From 1969
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A Manly Old Guide to the Ivy League
It was the late 1960s. As a generation of students dealt uneasily with the expansion of coeducation, three Harvard undergraduates mapped out the lay of an elite land.
- How Well Do You Know Ivy League Lore?
Vitae: Career News and Tools
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Want Work-Life Balance? Get a Puppy.
Sure, they’re a lot of work. But they can also make you happier and more productive. Here’s how.
- The Surprising Secret to Better Student Recall
In the News
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U. of Illinois Board’s Denial of Job to Salaita Is Unlikely to Quell Controversy
After an 8-to-1 vote against him by the university’s trustees, the scholar and his supporters, on the campus and off, pledge further action.
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Salaita Case Exposes Frustrations With Chancellor’s Leadership Style
Critics say Phyllis M. Wise gives the appearance of being open to other views, then acts independently.
- In Cheeky Pushback, Colleges Razz Rate My Professors
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Investigators Say Education Dept. Has Ignored Dozens of Recommendations
- Student-Loan Debt Skyrockets for Elderly, Government Report Says
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Are Demographics Destiny? Student Advocates and For-Profit Colleges Disagree
- Apple Watch: Coming to a Classroom Near You?
- MOOC Provider Gets Into College Counseling
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Scholars Challenge Costly Annual Meetings as Too Exclusive
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Women’s Colleges Drop Barriers to Transgender Students
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