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Dispatches from Denver, Day 2
A professor whips the delegates, students are securing the premises, and hundreds are studying the Democratic National Convention in seminars and online.
Charlie Wilson's Chair
Despite concern from some professors, U. of Texas wants to name an endowed chair in Pakistan studies after the hard-living and controversial former Congressman.
Let's (Not Quite) Call the Whole Thing Off
When presidential searches go awry, colleges are sometimes reluctant to call them failures.
The End of the End of the End of History?
The conflict between Russia and Georgia was a turning point of some kind. Scott McLemee wonders what's the big idea....
Dispatches from Denver, Day 1
The Democratic National Convention kicks off, with a platform adopted and youth delegates out in force.
Next Steps for E-Texts
With slew of new announcements and partnerships, some publishers, colleges and even bookstores seem poised to offer e-textbooks as a serious alternative for students.
Taking Care of Their Own
For Saint John's University, an-all male Catholic college, the declining participation of men in college is a particular source of concern.
'Physics for Future Presidents'
Berkeley professor has attempted to write a primer for the candidates -- and for responsible non-scientists throughout society.
Why Doesn't Plagiarism Matter?
If sex scandals take people off of short lists for vice presidential nominations, writes Jonathan Beecher Field, so should a pattern of copying the work of others.
Will More Colleges Merge?
Recent moves by some private institutions -- combined with worsening economy -- have some experts predicting more consolidation in next few years.
'Unprecedented' 2-Year Decline for U.S. Science Funds
Federal support for academic research and development in 2007 fell (in real dollars) for the second straight year, National Science Foundation study finds.
University Fires Professor Who Mooned
Fort Hays sees incident reflecting larger problems in college debate -- but organizers of competitions say allegations are unfair.
Push to Protect Researchers From Attacks
California lawmakers move to enact new protections for scientists facing harassment and worse from animal rights extremists.
Want to Lower the Drinking Age? Hope You Like Spam
Presidents who called for debate opened their inboxes last week to hundreds of messages originating from a MADD Web form.
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