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Quinnipiac Sees ‘Noticeable Increase’ in COVID-19
Quinnipiac University is seeing a “noticeable increase” in COVID-19 cases among students and employees, NBC Connecticut reported. University officials said...
Can We Become an Equal Opportunity Society?
Can we become an equal opportunity society? In today's Academic Minute, the University of Massachusetts at Amherst's Donald Tomaskovic-Devey offers...
The Grade Inflation–College Completion Connection
New research argues that increases in GPAs are responsible for the rise in college completion rates since the 1990s.
A New Push to Create a 3-Year Degree Option
Higher education thought leaders and colleges are working together to create a three-year bachelor’s degree program that will offer all the value of a four-year degree—for less cost.
New Institution Will Strive for ‘Fearless Pursuit of Truth’
A new institution was announced Monday: the University of Austin. "We can't wait for universities to fix themselves. So we're...
New Programs: Cannabis Science, Engineering, Bilingual Journalism, Data Science, Occupational Therapy
Community College of Denver is launching a bachelor of applied science degree in cannabis science and operations. Front Range Community...
A Short-Term Fix, a Search for Long-Term Solutions
Long Beach City College created designated parking on campus where unhoused students can sleep safely in their cars overnight. Some observers worry the plan is shortsighted and sends the wrong message.
House Members Urge Inclusion of For-Profits in Pell Increase
A group of 13 Democratic members of Congress sent a letter to leaders in the House of Representatives last Friday...