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The Quest to End Human Trafficking: Academic Minute
Deprogramming College
“Programmed” thinking—the tendency to try to solve educational problems with required courses and curricula—has outlived its usefulness, Chris W. Gallagher writes.
American Confidence in Higher Ed Hits Historic Low
A Gallup poll shows only 36 percent of Americans have “a great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in higher education, which is down by about 20 percentage points from eight years ago.
American Anthropological Association Names New Director
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.
‘Metaversities’ Face Virtual Learning’s Financial Realities
Faculty and students are taking to learning in the metaverse, but universities wonder how they will pay for it once Meta’s two-year pilot program ends.
Democrats Question Why Florida Atlantic Presidential Search Was Suspended
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.