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Teacher Ed Takedown
Teacher preparation programs are not adequately preparing future educators, according to a new study from the National Council on Teacher Quality.
Uphill Battle for HBCU Athletes
Despite some targeted support from the NCAA, historically black colleges struggle to keep up with increased academic standards. Given enrollments dominated by underprepared students, is more money enough?
Legally Unhealthy Policies
Federal agencies are investigating reports of illegal bias by medical and dental schools against applicants or students with Hepatitis B.
Banned From Blogging
Appeals court upholds U. of Louisville's dismissal of a nursing student for what she shared about a patient, and backs university view that this was an academic, not disciplinary, action.
Concerns on Loan Denials
Historically black colleges urge Education Department to reconsider changes to some student loan criteria, and for-profit colleges and student advocates gear up for rewrite of "gainful employment" regulation.
Medical School in Recovery
The State University of New York changes its mind about closing one of its hospitals, but some unions fear the cutbacks could be equally painful.
New Visa Protocols Cause Delays
Students and exchange scholars are being referred to secondary inspection under policies put in place after the Boston Marathon bombings. Reported delays range from 20 minutes to three hours.
New Model for Business Education
Editors of new volume of essays discuss their ideas about the importance to undergraduate programs of including arts and sciences disciplines in meaningful ways.