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More Money for Pell Grants, Research
Federal budget boosts maximum Pell Grant and funding for student success grant programs. Colleges and universities also are set to receive more than $1.5 billion for projects in earmarks.
Academic Freedom vs. Rights of Muslim Students
An instructor at Hamline U showed an image of Muhammad in an art history class. The president criticized the instructor for doing so. Another professor, who tried to explain the situation with an essay in the student paper, had his piece removed.
Juilliard Places Professor on Leave Amid Harassment Probe
The Juilliard School has placed a professor on leave and commissioned a new investigation into charges that he harassed students.
U of California Grad Students Win Big Pay Increases
University of California graduate student workers voted last month to approve new contracts with substantial wage increases, ending a strike...
Opinion
Designing Professional Development Programs for Adjuncts
It’s one of the most cost-effective investments that community colleges can make to ensure effective instruction and increased student achievement, writes Anna Conway.
Holy Names University Will Close in 2023
Holy Names University, a 154-year-old institution in Oakland, Calif., announced last month that it will close after the spring semester...
Not Guilty of Bribery at Harvard
Jury acquits man of bribing coach to get his two sons admitted.
Controversy Over U of Minnesota President’s Board Work
A controversy has broken out over University of Minnesota president Joan Gabel’s role on a corporate board. A complaint has...