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University of Florida President to Step Down Next Year
Kent Fuchs, president of the University of Florida, will step down at the end of the year, the university announced...
Rhetorical War Over Online Versus In-Person Instruction
The chancellor of Northeastern University described in-person learning as “the gold standard,” sparking outcry from administrators of online education who strongly disagree.
More Than 1,000 Michigan Faculty Members Will Teach Online
More than 1,000 faculty members at the University of Michigan have vowed to teach online today, or to help those...
Gender-Neutral Language
How do languages of the past stack up to today’s new social norms? In today’s Academic Minute, Berklee College of...
Pulling the Plug on Philosophy
Citing low enrollment, the University of Nebraska at Kearney plans to cut its philosophy major, following the recommendation made by a state board. Students and faculty are fighting to save the program.
Chegg Accused of Cheating Investors
Lawsuit alleges Chegg misled investors and that the company’s growth was largely attributable to the pandemic and “the facilitation of cheating.” Chegg says the suit is without merit.
The Era of Flexible Work in Higher Education
Administrators at two universities discuss their efforts to reimagine how, when and where their employees will work now and in the future.
Michigan Bills Would Give Sexual Abuse Victims Window to Sue
The Michigan state Legislature will consider newly announced bills that would open a 30-day window in which more than 1,000...