Higher education faculty have long relied on federal grants to fund their research and scholarship. Indeed, grants often help faculty obtain adequate facilities, equipment, and support staff for research. They also enable faculty to meet research and publication milestones necessary for promotion and tenure.

Not Just a No-Show: Understanding Faculty Absence at Graduation
Each spring, university campuses are spruced up: Lawns are mowed and stages assembled, and rows of chairs fill the arena. Graduation is a time-honored tradition, celebrating students’ hard work and