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What Is the State of Whittier?
Enrollment has declined dramatically at Whittier College. The president says she has a plan to fix it, but critics question the progress and her leadership amid change at the college.
Deadly Shooting at Michigan State
A gunman unaffiliated with the university killed three students and critically wounded five others before killing himself.
Higher Ed Charitable Giving Up by Double Digits
Donations to higher ed institutions rose by 12.5 percent last fiscal year—the largest increase in over two decades. Experts say philanthropy is stepping up to fill other funding gaps.
Many Students Encounter Difficulty Observing Jewish Holidays
A new report by the American Jewish Committee, an advocacy organization, found that more than a quarter of current and...
UMaine Farmington May Significantly Cut Adjuncts
The University of Maine at Farmington is looking to “eliminate most” of its more than two dozen adjunct faculty members...
Neuroscience’s Lessons on Creativity and Law: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute: Mark Bartholomew, professor of law at the University at Buffalo School of Law, explains what...
Fighting Racism in STEMM
A new National Academies report recommends systemic changes to confront racism in science, technology, engineering, math and medicine disciplines.
Harvard Medical School Receives $75 Million Gift
Swiss biotech executive and philanthropist Ernesto Bertarelli has pledged $75 million to Harvard Medical School to advance scientific discovery and...