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Penn’s Michael Mann, long-time warrior against fossil fuel denialism, hopes jury repudiation of bloggers brings scientists some relief

Academic leaders should stay out of politics to encourage debate and promote expertise, says Daniel Diermeier

As the nation heads to 2024 elections, politicians expand the idea of setting aside science dollars for states – often conservative-leaning – that can’t win it on their own

Qatar Foundation says ‘deeply disappointing’ decision is result of ‘disinformation’ campaign

Administrators toughen policies and responses after watching Ivy League presidents ousted

The interim president of Michigan State University shares her approach to healing the campus community after a deadly shooting and sexual misconduct crises

With Axim, elite university duo looks to aid innovation more than create it – and keep $800 million nest egg

Support services in US forced to adapt due to rise in students reporting childhood emotional abuse and sexual violence

After extensive investigation, Ivy League institution agrees that standardised exams such as SAT and ACT help equity more than hurt it

Conservative billionaire-backed bids for university’s Overseers board produces complaints about process and vows to try again next year

Many who study science do not pursue it as a career, sociologist John Skrentny has found, and toxic work cultures mean that few of those who do enter industry stay for long

With new project to study advanced computing, NSF doesn’t ask major online companies to share secrets but hopes they eventually will