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Articles by Paul Basken
As part of ongoing efforts to reduce abuses and controversies in nation¡¯s huge programme of international enrolment, Trudeau cuts back Covid-era 40-hour-a-week policy
Just as universities enter election-year battle over their worth, cries of antisemitism ¨C sincere or otherwise ¨C play into their historic partisan vulnerabilities
After top politicians visit Columbia University to demand harsh crackdown on student speech, police at multiple campuses move to shut down encampments
Top congressional Republican comes to New York City to ally himself with conservatives attacking free speech on college campuses
Top US funding agency manages record increase in key programme for younger scientists, and sees gains in overall equity, while absorbing net cut in its annual budget
US university tests use of technology in training mental health advisers, but experts foresee ¨C and fear ¨C wider application
University¡¯s president in tough situation, with lawmakers escalating tensions, students angered by quick use of police force, and encampments elsewhere drawing similar responses
After more than 100 arrests at demonstration supporting Palestinians, students revive mass occupation, putting their president under new fire from briefly supportive Republicans
Colleges and universities grateful that president is restoring their control over sexual misconduct hearings, but warn about speed and frequency of change
State law against foreign scholars allows institutions to pursue exceptions, but faculty and students are largely left to wage protests
Ivy League institution follows congressional spotlight with student arrests and suspensions
After previous hearing led to ousting of Harvard and Penn leaders, Baroness Shafik calls for understanding but struggles to define response
After flat research funding drew complaints last year from universities, new plan warmly welcomed
As part of annual budget, lawmakers also call for focus on fraud, new funding models and peer review
Giving a major push to a growing trend, Ivy League institution concludes that using the SAT and ACT produces a net gain in equity
Steepest recorded decline in college graduation numbers joins sliding enrolment and unprecedented campus closures among major nationwide warning signs
AAUP plans dozens of events on day of new congressional hearing against student protests, challenging university leaders to better protect academic independence
US central bank finds Biden¡¯s promises on debt are potentially turning borrowers away from loans with more favourable repayment plans
After 2020 campaign promise, and Supreme Court rejection, president still sees winning hand in college debt relief
US¡¯ biggest charitable foundation, with focus on global health, abandons APCs in favour of preprint repositories
At moment of political threat, Tessier-Lavigne replacement brings continued white male lineage with reputation for scientific innovation and listening to diverse voices
In a nation that struggles to get minority students into medicine, Ontario university eyes progress in broader admissions process
Facing second year of faculty no-confidence vote, cardiothoracic surgeon agrees to leave as soon as successor is found
With 3,000 graduate students picketing for higher pay, Boston University dean encourages faculty to ¡®think creatively¡¯ about using technological alternatives
