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A Challenge to Close the Gender Gap in Economics
An experiment to encourage more women undergraduates to study economics produced mixed results but raised awareness of gender disparities in the field.
When It Gets Hot in the Kitchen: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute: Ellen Meiser, assistant professor of sociology at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo, explores how...
As Affirmative Action Ends, HBCUs Wait or Plan for the Fallout
Some leaders of historically Black colleges and universities expect the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action to bring a flood of applicants to their institutions. They’re not sure they’re ready.
Court Upholds University of North Texas Tuition Practices for Dreamers
The University of North Texas can continue to charge out-of-state students a higher tuition rate than undocumented students living in...
3 California Universities Acknowledge Admitting Legacies Who Didn’t Meet Minimum Requirements
Three private universities in California universities acknowledged to the state that in recent years they admitted some legacy students who...
Student Wellness Tip: Incorporate Mindfulness Into a First-Year Seminar
Faculty and staff at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis added a four-week mindfulness training to their seminar courses, giving students practical tips for managing stress and learning gratitude.
Success Program Launch: A Transfer’s One Stop
The Triton Transfer Hub at the University of California, San Diego, offers transfer students a place to engage with peers, study and get assistance as they navigate their new campus.
Democrats Question Why Florida Atlantic Presidential Search Was Suspended
Florida Atlantic University thought its presidential search was near the finish line when three finalists were named. But The Tallahassee...