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University of Arizona Pursues Switch to Western Accreditor
The shift away from the Higher Learning Commission is possible because the WASC Senior College and University Commission has broadened its scope to include institutions wherever they reside.
Arrest of Student in Class Roils Winston-Salem State
A student was arrested in a class at Winston-Salem State University after a conflict with a faculty member. The arrest...
Opinion
What Should We Do About Undergrads Who Want to Pursue a Humanities Doctorate?
Reflections on the end of history … and the academic study of the arts, literature and philosophy.
Understanding the Issue of Teacher Vacancy
The shortage of teachers is a critical problem. In today’s Academic Minute, Kansas State University’s Tuan D. Nguyen delves into...
Harvard Hires Its First Black President
The university’s next president is Claudine Gay, the daughter of Haitian immigrants and first Black woman to lead the university. Gay is set to begin her presidency next summer.
Embattled NCAA Puts a Politician at the Helm
Charlie Baker, the departing Massachusetts governor and first politician to lead the NCAA, will try to chart a path out of the legal and political quagmire the organization is mired in.
Opinion
A Love Letter to Black Women in the Academy
Know that while you may be the only one in your program or school, or on your campus, you are not alone, writes Tia Sherèe Gaynor.
Opinion
Addressing Antisemitism as a DEI Priority
Professional development opportunities can improve campus administrators’ understanding of antisemitism and Jewish identity, Naomi Greenspan writes.