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The Week in Admissions News

Columbia will stay test optional; barriers to FAFSA simplification; free community college proposed in Massachusetts.

Jackson State U President Placed on Leave

Thomas Hudson, president of Jackson State University, was placed on administrative leave with pay Thursday by Mississippi’s Board of Trustees...

Citizens' Perceptions of Government Responses to COVID-19

Lockdowns during COVID-19 have been handled differently by governments around the world. In today’s Academic Minute, American University’s Anna Amirkhanyan...

Microcredentials Confuse Employers, Colleges and Learners

Three recent studies highlight confusion about alternative credentials. But all parties seek quality, verifiable, bite-size, low-priced online offerings targeting specific industries.

Under Fire and Underfunded

A comptroller’s report outlines a lack of planning and poor decisions by Tennessee State University and calls for new leadership. The institution’s supporters blame decades of state underfunding for the problems.

Mass. Governor Seeks Free Community College for 25 and Up

Massachusetts governor Maura Healey, a Democrat, has proposed to make community college free for all Massachusetts residents 25 and older...

5 Types of Workplace Writing Students Can Practice in Class

From memos and reports to self-assessments and slide decks, writing skills often needed on the job don’t tend to be taught in college. But professors can incorporate workplace writing into course assignments.

Barbershop Talks Create Space for Black Masculinity

Virginia Tech’s Barbershop Talk Series opens conversations for students to receive support and build belonging at college.