March 18, 2016

Jim Vander Putten sought to expose the dissemination of bad research, but his own university says he committed misconduct. His unusual case highlights questions about institutional review boards and the judgments they make.

Recruiting multiple scholars at one time can bolster interdisciplinary work and an institution’s profile. But be sure to consult faculty members each step of the way.

Academic culture restricts the free thinking that the modern condition demands.

To the Editor: David K. Hecht’s “How Scientific Celebrity Hurts Science” (February 26) begins with a very unfortunately worded question: “Why should we believe what scientists have to say?” This question should perplex any reasonably trained scientist; after all, we don’t train people to “believe.”…

To the Editor: Rendered as they are by Jennifer Michael Hecht in “How Secular Are Secular Ethics?” (February 26), the claims of my book The Soul of Doubt are indeed incredible. I do not, however, argue that contemporary secularism is inherently Christian. I deliberately concluded my “history of…

Darrell Bazzell will move from overseeing finance at Wisconsin’s flagship to a similar role in Texas.

Common-reading programs for freshmen too often aim for the lowest common denominator.

A Harvard historian’s book on the creator of Wonder Woman is seen as a reminder that there can be life after academic failure.

We shouldn’t wink at obnoxious behavior among our colleagues in the name of academic freedom.

Sexual harassment in the sciences hits social media, Melissa Click says she’s a scapegoat, and more.

Stress was highest among married women and single men in academe, a survey found.

Existentialism, born over cocktails in 1932, still speaks to what we can learn from ordinary life.

Teaching how our ancestors lived is one thing. Living it is another.

Their future is in their past, and philology is the key.

How the two hot-button issues illuminate each other.

Descriptions of the latest titles, divided by category.

Awards and prizes March 31: International. Nominations for the Global Legal Skills Awards to recognize outstanding achievement in international legal skills education. Nominees are invited for individual achievement, institutional vision, and outstanding publications. Awards will be presented at…

Top Chief Executives Bryan College of Health Sciences, Richard Lloyd California State University-Channel Islands, Erika Beck California State University at Chico, Gayle Hutchinson Chatham University, David Finegold Colby-Sawyer College, Susan Stuebner DePauw University, Mark McCoy Hampden-Sydney…

Upset by the “vanquished” tenure system in Wisconsin, the outspoken professor is leaving for Temple University. She’ll take her activist scholarship on college affordability with her.

Conventional wisdom says the billionaire’s support comes mostly from the poorly educated. But the scholars who intend to vote for him say they shouldn’t be discounted.

The new SAT faces an age-old problem: How to prevent cheating while offering students, parents, and the curious an understanding of how the test works.

Researchers with the American Council on Education analyzed more than 500 anonymous responses from chief executives at two- and four-year colleges.

Just five months after the University of California campus drew withering criticism in the Geoff Marcy case, it is being accused once more of protecting a senior academic charged with unwanted sexual contact.

A university task force called out the prestigious “final clubs” for fostering a culture of “sexual entitlement.” Harvard isn’t the first institution to grapple with the challenges posed by such groups, which wield outsize influence on campuses but operate with little oversight.

Beverlee J. McClure criticized the Higher Learning Commission’s decision to place the Colorado university on probation, following a Chronicle report on the institution’s distance-education offerings.

A team of students got access to the Missouri protest group before it made national news. Their documentary premiered on Saturday, with Spike Lee in the audience.

A researcher examines how white faculty members can play a bigger role helping minority students and younger academics succeed.

Under fire from critics, PLOS ONE retracted the article and promised a “deep dive” into its article-approval process. But some say it may have overreacted.

State lawmakers have asked the university system to explore a plan requiring those students to earn two-year degrees before enrolling. Here’s what campus officials and higher-ed experts say about it.

The Higher Learning Commission said it did not allow “for the separate school-corporation and service-corporation model.” The university harshly criticized the decision but said it would not question the outcome.

Many were surprised that the legendary musician chose to leave his material in a state that does not figure prominently in his past. But the deal was more than a year in the making.

Two new papers argue that fears about the replicability of scientific research might be overstated. They won’t close the book on the matter, though.

Most accreditors have connections to institutions similar to the ones they oversee. Here’s how those connections play out in the for-profit sector, where regulators have come under intense scrutiny.