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U of Delaware Imposes Two-Week Mask Mandate
The University of Delaware is imposing a two-week mask mandate for all classrooms, research laboratories and university transportation. The university...
The Paradox of Blaming Evil
The word “evil” has been getting a lot of play in the media of late. In today’s Academic Minute, Wesleyan...
From 3 Struggling Public Colleges, a New University Emerges
Enrollment declines, state underfunding and structural deficits created a crisis in Vermont’s college system. Rather than close campuses, a statewide hybrid institution aims to cut costs and build long-term legislative backing.
The Paradox of Blaming Evil: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute: Elise Springer, associate professor of philosophy at Wesleyan University, explains why the word “evil” doesn’t...
LSU Health Faculty Urges Investigation Into Ex-Chancellor
Faculty members at Louisiana State University are calling for an investigation of former LSU Health chancellor Larry Hollier, who allegedly...
Starting Off Right With the Syllabus
We can create more engaging and inspiring ways to begin a class, write Cathy N. Davidson and Christina Katopodis, who provide some concrete ideas for how to do so.
Webcam Scans for Remote Tests Violate Student Privacy, Judge Rules
Cleveland State University violated a student’s privacy when a virtual proctor required a webcam scan of the student’s room before...
Counselors Join Cops to Help Students in Crisis
After widespread criticism of campus police departments and calls for reform, colleges and universities are supplementing departments with mental health counselors.