A whistle-blower tells of an "open secret"; mentors and time are keys to Native American scholars; college gives back to town that saved it; and more.
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The “food computer,” a high-profile lab project, has been hailed as a revolutionary device that could help feed the world. Former employees say the project is more salesmanship than science, and a symptom of the Media Lab’s “deploy or die” ethos.
Native Americans are underrepresented in master’s and doctoral programs. Removing the hurdles they face takes more than just financial support. (PREMIUM)
The Department of Homeland Security plans to collect social-media handles of travelers, including students, to the United States. Plus more news of global higher ed.
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Like many small American towns, Waterville, Me., has lost its biggest factories. Colby College, led by President David A. Greene, is trying to turn things around, investing big bucks and leading an initiative to save the milltown.
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