Academics

The university didn’t announce its decision in a news release and hasn’t fully explained it, but two deans blamed a new grad workers’ union contract for the cutbacks to a dozen programs including English, history and sociology.

Colby College trains students to work as writing fellows who support faculty members in writing-intensive courses.

Faculty members can make exams more meaningful and encourage better study habits for students by assigning post-test reflections.

Research from the Los Angeles Regional Consortium and the Career Ladders Project highlights best practices in establishing dual-enrollment pathways for high school students.

This fall, the University of Miami introduced a new virtual reality tool into a first-year course. The initiative is targeted toward retention and engagement of students, as well as improving their feelings of belonging.

Pepperdine students and facilities staff practice speaking Spanish and English together, building relationships and facilitating learning across departments.

Since 2009, the massive university system has run Graduation Initiatives. The latest likely won’t meet its goals. Now leaders plan to emphasize what happens to students after they earn degrees.