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Competency at Scale
Big for-profit American Public now offers competency-based undergraduate degrees that don’t rely on the credit-hour standard, but federal aid isn’t part of the mix, for now.
Let’s Not Rush Into Disruptive Innovation
Despite all the talk about the need for innovation, colleges and universities today are changing too quickly, not too slowly, argues Johann N. Neem.
Hoop Earrings and Hate
A one-line critique of the fashion choices of some white women leads to debate over journalism and cultural appropriation, and to threats made to Latina students.
The All-Academic Women's Tournament Bracket
Our annual look at who would win the NCAA's Division I women's basketball tournament if academics trumped athletic skill.
The All-Academic Men's Tournament Bracket
Our annual look at who would win the NCAA's Division I men's basketball tournament if academics trumped athletic skill.
Dropping the Ball on Professor's Dropped Trou?
Lawsuit alleges Metro State Denver enabled a professor to retaliate against faculty members who complained that he was repeatedly seen masturbating in his office.
Opinion
Survey Results Say … There’s a Disconnect
Presidents can use a reality check when it comes to the good and not-so-good circumstances and events occurring on our campuses, writes Kevin Kruger.
Booze, Pot, Grades
Regular drinking isn’t associated with meaningfully lower GPAs, study finds, but those who use alcohol and marijuana do see a decline.