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Striking U of Washington Postdocs, Scientists Reach Tentative Deal
University of Washington postdoctoral researchers and research scientists and engineers announced Thursday that they have paused their strike after reaching...
U of Washington Research Postdocs, Scientists Begin Strike
University of Washington postdoctoral researchers and research scientists/engineers began striking Wednesday over pay and other issues. Becca Bluett, a member...
An Exaggerated Death of DEI at UNC’s Med School
Multiple outlets reported that a diversity, equity and inclusion task force’s recommendations at UNC’s School of Medicine aren’t moving forward. The truth appears more complex.
The Great State School Student-Swapping Scandal
Student swapping across public flagships is America’s most expensive game of musical chairs, Ryan Craig writes.
Association of American Universities Adds 6 New Members
The Association of American Universities on Thursday announced that it would add six new research universities to its selective membership—institutions...
UNC ‘Civic Life’ Center Progressing, Over Faculty Objections
Chapel Hill faculty members were caught off guard in January by what sounded like the return of a proposed conservative campus center. They objected, but the university is moving forward.
$100M Gift for the University of Kentucky
The University of Kentucky has received a $100 million gift for the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, the largest...
At Michigan, Getting an A Because Your Instructor’s On Strike
The University of Michigan graduate workers’ strike caused grading issues. Some department chairs have said they plan to give out A’s.