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NYU Pauses Music Ed Admissions
The announcement that NYU would pause admissions to its music education program came as a shock to the whole department. Many questions remain unanswered.
Our Most-Read Stories of 2022
Conflicts between administrators and professors drew readers as always, but one theme captivated our audience like no other this year: the turnover and demoralization of college and university employees.
Colleges Celebrate 2022 in Holiday Video Messages
From soulful to silly to celebratory, holiday video greetings from colleges and universities showcase their achievements of the past year and look forward to the one ahead.
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...
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.
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.