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Humans and Ants — Not So Different After All?:

According to research published by Earlham's Chris Smith, his colleague Chad Tillberg of Linfield College and others, the social structure of "dinosaur ant" colonies in South America share surprising similarities with human societies. "All across the globe," says Smith, "access to food predicts success. Nutrition is a common organizer of division of labor, from the most complex to the simplest of societies." Read more. Jump to Earlham's Biology Department. View an Earlham at 11:00 video of Smith's Biology of Insects class.

David Dawson Profile:

Earlham's new president, David Dawson, was profiled in this front page feature in the Palladium-Item. Dawson's inauguration is scheduled for October 15, 2011.

LeBron James, Academic Superstar:

Earlham's Gary DeCoker thinks basketball's LeBron James might provide a good lesson for those both inside and outside of the academy. (Paywall may prevent non-subscribers to the entire article in the July 17, 2011 edition of The Chronicle Review.)

Website Brings Cutting Edge Research to Classroom:

The most-read article in the latest edition of the journal Inorganic Chemistry is co-written by Earlham chemist Lori Watson. The article is about the inorganic chemistry education website VIPEr (www.ionicviper.org).

Health Insurance Important, Say Recent Grads:

College grads say health insurance is extremely important to them and that they will sacrifice to have it. Read the story in Daily Finance that includes an interview with Emily Vancise '11.

EC Students Assist in City Cleanup:

More than 175 tons of trash were collected from yards, abandoned buildings and alleyways in Richmond as a part of the city's annual Spring Cleanup. Avis Stewart, vice president for community relations, reports that EC students assisted in cleanup efforts in the Starr and Vaile neighborhoods. Read more.

Presidents Divided on Quality Measures:

EC's Doug Bennett says he's often concerned about leniency when it comes to grading. That's one of many opinions expressed in David Glenn's wide-ranging article in the May 15, 2011 edition of the Chronicle of Higher Education. Read it here. Note that paywall may block complete access for some.

Influential College Leaders:

Doug Bennett, long an advocate for the abolition of college rankings, has been ranked himself. This time by Dan DeVise's Washington Post blog "College, Inc." DeVise calls Bennett a "president's president, enormously respected by fellow administrators." Read DeVise's May 16, 2011 entry.

Managing the Response to the Japan Quake:

In The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Do Your Job Better" column, Earlham's Gary DeCoker provides savvy advice for those writing (and re-writing) crisis management protocols. Read the April 24, 2011 article. (Paywall may block full access.)

Benin Election Potentially Tarnished, Says EC Prof:

EC Assistant Professor of Politics Jennifer Seely, who researches politics in Benin, weighs in on the scandals surrounding the West African country's most recent election in Bloomberg Business Week. Read the article here.