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Rick Singer Sentenced in Admissions Scandal
Rick Singer was sentenced today to 3.5 years in prison for his role as the mastermind of the Varsity Blues...
Social Sharing Can Lead to a False Sense of Knowledge
Just because someone shares something online doesn’t mean they’re educated on it. In today’s Academic Minute, the University of Texas...
The Great Resignation at Community Colleges
Community colleges underwent major staffing losses during the pandemic. Now they’re suffering from the ripple effects, and campus leaders are trying desperately to recruit.
Should Class Participation Be Graded?
The pandemic laid bare course policies and practices that disadvantage some students. Now, some say that professors should cool it with awarding participation points.
More Than Just a Safe Space
Colleges and universities are creating more housing aimed at transgender and nonbinary students, not only to ensure their comfort and safety but also to build community.
Opinion
Tackling Students’ Mental Health in the Classroom
Infusing practicable skills into academic classes can give students a greater sense of self-efficacy in managing challenging thoughts and feelings, writes Rachel Goldsmith Turow.
Opinion
R-2 for Good
Pursuit of R-2 status can create new opportunities for underrepresented students and needn’t come at cost to inclusion or access, Kim Schatzel and KerryAnn O’Meara write.
New Programs: Professional Sales Leadership, Criminology, Diversity, Clean Energy, Social Media Strategies, Public Health
Franklin University is starting an M.S. in professional sales leadership. Manhattan College is introducing a B.A. in criminology major. Muhlenberg...