Phoenix Settles With Student Who Says She Was Misled
A segment on WITI News highlights a University of Phoenix settlement with a woman who says she was misled by recruiters about the job prospects her degree program would open up. The woman said she was...
View ArticleClinton Criticizes 'Scourge of Sexual Assault'
Hillary Clinton, in the first major speech of her presidential campaign, specifically cited the problem of sexual assault on campuses. In an address Thursday at the Women in the World conference,...
View ArticleBill Clinton Leaves Laureate Position
Bill Clinton is stepping down as honorary chancellor of Laureate International Universities, announced Laureate Education Inc., a for-profit that is among the world's largest higher education...
View ArticleFraternity Members Accused of Spitting on Veterans
The University of Florida and Emory University are investigating claims that members from their Zeta Beta Tau fraternity chapters insulted and spat on disabled veterans and ripped American flags off...
View ArticleAcademic Minute: Visual Attention
In today's Academic Minute, Scott Adler, a psychologist and vision specialist at York University, in Canada, explains his ocular research. Learn more about the Academic Minute here.
View ArticleStudents Criticize New Logo at U of Warwick
Students at the University of Warwick, in Britain, are criticizing a new logo, saying it doesn't reflect the university and was a waste of money to create. A petition raises concerns that "University...
View ArticleRally for the Flag at Valdosta State U
About 1,000 people showed up Friday at Valdosta State University to rally in support of the American flag, The Valdosta Daily Times reported. The rally was scheduled after reports of protesters on the...
View ArticleUniversity Reconsiders Cancellation of 'Charlie Hebdo' Conference
Queen’s University Belfast is reconsidering its decision to cancel a conference about the murders at Charlie Hebdo, TheGuardianreported. Patrick Johnston, the university’s vice chancellor, said in a...
View ArticleDoes Columbia Ban Workers From Speaking Spanish?
A petition is circulating (and attracting social media attention) calling on Columbia University to end an alleged policy at dining operations (or according to some, at one dining operation) on workers...
View ArticleOhio State CFO Reverses Himself on Leaving University
Geoff Chatas, who had announced he was leaving the top financial position at Ohio State University, won't be leaving after all, Northeast Ohio Media Group reported. Chatas had announced that he had...
View ArticleMIT Report Sees 'Future Postponed' in Basic Research
A report being released today by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology examines the lost opportunities for science and for U.S. competitiveness vs. other nations due to inadequate federal support...
View ArticleU.S. Programs Report Their Students in Nepal Are Safe
Four colleges and two study abroad programs that had students in Nepal as the devastating earthquake hit are all reporting that their students are safe.Here are press reports on three colleges with...
View ArticleLaw School Grads Without Jobs Requiring Law Degree
An article in The New York Times explores the lives of 2010 law school graduates, many of whom have struggled to find the kind of jobs they thought they would have after finishing law school. Citing...
View ArticleAcademic Minute: Autonomy of the Athletic Field
In today's Academic Minute, Geoff Harkness, a sociologist at Morningside College, discusses his research interviewing athletes in the Middle East. Learn more about the Academic Minute here.
View ArticleObama Urged to Add Sex Assault Protections at Military Academies
The Service Women's Action Network sent a proposed executive order to the White House Monday, urging President Obama to create protections against gender discrimination at the Air Force Academy, the...
View ArticlePope Will Visit Catholic U of America During Trip to U.S.
Catholic University of America announced Monday that Pope Francis will celebrate Mass on the campus in September during his visit to the United States. The university is the only one in the United...
View ArticleEastern New Mexico Ends Use of 'Zia' Name for Teams
Eastern New Mexico University's board voted Friday to stop the institution's use of "Zias" for women's athletic teams. Going forward, both the men's and women's teams will be called the Greyhounds....
View ArticleAmid Riots in Baltimore, Many Colleges Close Early
Several colleges and universities in Baltimore closed early Monday, as protests over the death of Freddie Gray turned violent. Gray, a black man who died in unclear circumstances while in police...
View ArticleSwastikas at 3 Student Residences at Stanford
Stanford University authorities are investigating and condemning the spray painting of swastikas and anarchy symbols on three student residences at the university. The three houses -- a co-op, Casa...
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Marquette Protest on Diversity, University Seal
Four Marquette University students were arrested Monday as part of a protest on a range of diversity-related issues, WISN News reported. The students were arrested after they sat in the middle of a...
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