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Reasons Not to Go to Los Angeles
American Sociological Association plans to meet in LA in a few weeks despite fears about the new variant of COVID-19.
Otterbein, Antioch U Aim to Create National System
They announce an affiliation today with intention to create a national university system alongside additional partners to be named later.
Central Fla. Removes Departments' Statements on Race
The University of Central Florida removed the statements of several academic departments on race, citing a new Florida law, The...
Pandemic Job Increases Support for Medicare for All
The COVID-19 pandemic could be changing attitudes on certain social safety nets. In today’s Academic Minute, part of Rockefeller College...
Looking Back to Move Things Forward
LGBTQ alumni of Christian institutions often felt isolated and traumatized during their college years. Many are working to make sure current students have it better.
‘The Cheapest Form of Terrorism’
A rash of bomb threats has disrupted higher ed institutions—especially community colleges—across the country this summer.
Evolving Faculty Views on Teaching, Publishing and Technology
A new report took the temperature of thousands of U.S. faculty members. Among the findings: a high regard for conferences, even when delivered virtually; a rise in open educational resources; and a decrease in scholarly funding.
Bills to Address Mental Health, Addiction on Campus Pass House
Two bipartisan bills targeting mental health and substance abuse passed the House. They would create new policies for campuses to carry out evidence-based programs to address the rising mental health crisis.