NIH director ‘truly sorry’ for ‘structural racism’ in funding Health research funder promises broad attack on racial inequality By Paul Basken 1 March
US college trustees must push back on tuition fee increases Too many trustees misunderstand or forget their fiduciary responsibilities and become co-opted by institutional presidents, says James Koch By James V. Koch 1 March
Paul Alivisatos named as next University of Chicago president Berkeley provost must overcome financial challenges back at his alma mater By Paul Basken 26 February
Covid’s drain on US academic science starts raising alarm Toll on younger scientists highlights lack of research-specific pandemic aid By Paul Basken 26 February
Women rarely among highest paid at elite US universities Non-white women just 2.5 per cent of top earners on most research-intensive campuses By Paul Basken 25 February
US fraternities blamed for spring semester Covid spikes Repeat of autumn semester outbreaks adds to mounting pressure on Greek system By Paul Basken 25 February
US campuses still sceptical of Confucius Institutes under Biden Despite new encouragement, campuses that quit under Trump not considering reversals By Paul Basken 25 February
Gender publication gap ‘largely explained’ by childcare burden Data from study pinpoints first years after childbirth as biggest hit to women’s research productivity By Simon Baker 24 February
Liberal arts ‘not a priority’ for research universities Canadian college seeking to move away from parent institution after more than 140 years By Paul Basken 24 February
Racial equality efforts ‘must not stop at campus gates’ US professor says urban universities have to be better neighbours By Paul Basken 23 February
Stopping the clock on academic promotions will worsen inequalities Pausing the assessment timetable for tenure and promotion may seem helpful, but it will actually deepen disparities on campus, says Jennifer Greenfield By Jennifer Greenfield 22 February
US colleges face tougher scrutiny on graduate employment With Biden set to revive employment yardstick for for-profits, Republicans demand it be universal By Paul Basken 22 February
