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The Public on Universities and COVID-19
Less than half of the general public in six developed nations believes that universities have been important in helping the world through the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a global survey.
University of California to Settle Sexual Abuse Cases
The University of California system agreed to a $243 million payout to settle hundreds of sexual abuse claims against James...
Northeastern Lifts Most COVID-19 Restrictions
Northeastern University lifted most of its COVID-19 restrictions on Tuesday. “Since students, faculty, and staff are required to be fully...
Transgender History in Forgotten Places
Trans rights are becoming more mainstream in cities, but what about rural areas? In today’s Academic Minute, Roanoke College’s G...
‘The Tip of the Iceberg’
Harvard faces a lawsuit by three graduate students who say for years it ignored their warnings and complaints about a prominent anthropologist before making minimal findings against him.
Alumni Magazines Find Their Digital Footing
The COVID-19 pandemic forced many alumni magazines to cancel print issues and build up their websites instead. Print is coming back, but the enhanced digital offerings are here to stay.
States Warm to FAFSA Requirements
At least six states are considering legislation that would require high school seniors to fill out the federal financial aid form or sign a waiver opting out. Lawmakers say the policies would boost college enrollments and affordability.
New Presidents or Provosts: Crowder College, Empire State College, Fairleigh Dickinson U, Great Bay CC, Indiana State U, Indiana U Bloomington, Montgomery College (Md.), Temple U, Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville
Michael Avaltroni, dean of the School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Fairleigh Dickinson University, in New Jersey, has been...