North America

Analysis of awards in biology and biomedical sciences between 1968 and 2017 suggests women increasingly likely to win prizes for ‘service’ over research

Paper shortages and printer closures blamed for backlog

Head of flagship institution acts against divisive Civil War display without notifying state education leaders

US chemical engineer claims she has been a victim of ‘academic mobbing’, including someone defecating in her bin

Bennett College seen as exemplifying challenges faced by small, private, minority-serving and women-only institutions

In five years, Moocs go from dream of universal education to limited service for higher-end customers

Portland State University says Peter Boghossian’s attack on academic explorations of race and gender failed to get ethics approval

Generous philanthropic giving brings significant benefits to US universities but poses leadership challenges too, says Ángel Cabrera

Chicago State University ends dispute with academics who criticised institutional leadership

Virginia Tech analysis cites end of US retirement mandate in 1994 as key factor to address in easing faculty logjam

Soldier-students likely to suffer heavily if for-profit institutions don’t deliver on promises

US administration portrays campaign as matter of fairness and equity