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Mentoring Students 101

Many faculty and staff members serve as mentors and advisers for students and student organizations. Here are the basics on ways to best support students’ co-curricular skill development.

Fired New England College Chancellor Files Lawsuit

Michele Perkins, who was fired as chancellor of New England College earlier this year, has sued the college and is...
Doctor AI

AI Meets Med School

Adding to academia’s AI embrace, two institutions in the University of Texas system are jointly offering a medical degree paired with a master’s in artificial intelligence.

2 Ontario Colleges Plan to Merge

Two institutions in Ontario, Western University and Brescia University College, announced last week that they would merge by the end...
Michael Laliberte, a light-skinned man with white hair wearing a business suit and red tie.

Failed Presidential Hire Still on Maine Payroll

Michael Laliberte withdrew from a contract with the University of Maine at Augusta over search-process issues. He could still make $700,000 without working a day on the job.

A sign (approximating a road sign) reads "Test Free Zone," with a standardized test score sheet circled and crossed through in red.
Opinion

Test-Free Admissions: Why Wait?

While test-optional policies are already the norm, the University of California’s experience points toward test-free admissions as the next best step, Julie J. Park and OiYan Poon write.

Man pushes the letters EM closer to the letters ST to represent equity and inclusion in STEM

Grade Gaps Reflect Course Problems, Not Students’ Shortcomings

A recent report on two studies adds to a growing volume of research concluding that altering the structure of certain courses can help close equity gaps.

A group of students listens to a lecture at the University of West Florida.

New on the Job: Sherry Hartnett, Director of Workforce Development

The University of West Florida created the Office of Workforce Development to prioritize career development and preparation for students and establish relationships with outside partners to provide experiential learning opportunities for learners.