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Temple Drops Plans for UArts Acquisition
Temple University will not acquire University of the Arts, which closed abruptly in June, backing off a potential merger opportunity...
Campus Cuts Appear to Slow in August
Fewer institutions announced layoffs in August compared to the earlier summer months. But at several universities that did, the cuts were sweeping.
Lake-Sumter State College President Resigns Abruptly
Lake-Sumter State College president Heather Bigard, who was on administrative leave for unspecified reasons, resigned abruptly late last month, The...
Amherst and Tufts Report Drop in Students of Color
Students of color make up a smaller percentage of incoming classes at Tufts University and Amherst College compared to last...
Academic Success Tip: Offer Short-Term Courses
Research from Ad Astra finds eight-week courses can increase students’ annual credit completion. To build a short-term schedule, campus leaders should identify goals and make sure programs are aligned for ease of student experience.
Antisemitism Task Force Finds ‘Serious and Pervasive’ Problems at Columbia
Columbia University’s Task Force on Antisemitism has said the university failed to ensure an environment of civility, respect and fairness...
Researchers Find Exam Answers for Half Their Modules on Chegg
Australian scholars say improving response times make website “an appealing tool” for cheating, but findings are disputed.
Former Penn President Magill Takes Role at Harvard
Former University of Pennsylvania president Liz Magill, who resigned last year amid the fallout of her widely criticized congressional testimony...