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Scores of N.Y. Colleges Waive Application Fees in October

During the month of October, students applying to public as well as private colleges and universities in New York will...

Claudia Goldin Wins Nobel Prize in Economics

Harvard University economist Claudia Goldin has won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences “for having advanced our understanding of...

The Debate on Exercise for Weight Loss: Academic Minute

Today on the Academic Minute: Donald M. Lamkin, assistant professor of psychiatry and biobehavioral sciences at the University of California...
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Showcasing Solutions for Better Campus Discourse

At a gathering focused on pluralism, academics, nonprofit leaders and college administrators assess the state of campus discourse and spotlight steps to improve it.

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North Carolina Forces Changes to Accreditation

A new law will require public institutions to change accreditors every cycle. Passed quietly with no debate, the bill follows similar legislation passed in Florida.

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Opinion

A Call for Cognitive Kindness

Drawing lessons from cognitive psychology, we must transform our courses and university structures to be more kind to students’ minds, Karen Yu writes.

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Academic Success Tip: Promote Meaningful Online Peer Connections

Online learners face additional challenges in connecting with professors and peers. Here are two ways to involve and engage remote students.

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Negotiating Bachelor’s Degree Programs at Community Colleges

The California State University system is contesting five proposed baccalaureate programs at community colleges. It is working with California Community Colleges to improve the program-review process.