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‘Raising Leaders From Within’
Pamela Lau was president “designee” of Parkland College for three years before formally becoming president. The long wait time is not the norm at most colleges, but Lau says it prepared her well for the presidency.
Opinion
The Fragile Future of Artistic Expression on Campus
Campus art museum directors and curators are reporting rising concerns about potential repercussions for displaying controversial artworks, Amy Werbel writes.
Gender and Warfare in the Middle Ages: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute: Marilynn Desmond, distinguished research professor at Binghamton University, uses the example of Christine de Pizan...
U.S., Other Countries Issue Statement Supporting Academic Freedom
The United States and about 70 other countries issued a joint statement Wednesday supporting academic freedom. “Academic freedom is key...
U of California Proposes Guaranteed Transfer Plan
The University of California has proposed, for the first time, a guaranteed admission plan for all qualified community college students...
Children’s Food Experiences Shape Grown-Ups’ Taste Preferences
Why do we like the food we like as adults? In today’s Academic Minute, Stony Brook University’s Arianna Maffei looks...
Temple University President Resigns
Jason Wingard has stepped down after mounting pressures related to campus violence and workforce issues. His sudden resignation ends a tenure marked by controversy.
Spring Enrollment Steady, but Not for All Institutions
Preliminary data from the National Student Clearinghouse show flat enrollment across all sectors of higher education. Enrollment rises at community colleges and in certificate programs, while bachelor's-degree-seeking students dip.