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University of Chicago Postpones Course on Whiteness
A university known for its commitment to academic freedom is pushing back, but not canceling, a course on whiteness that attracted criticism.
Wikipedia, Once Shunned, Now Embraced in the Classroom
Professors who incorporate Wikipedia-editing assignments into coursework enhance their students’ digital literacy skills while broadening their own roles—from educating college students to educating society.
No Heat, Tempers Rise
Bronx Community College went without heat for more than a month. Some CUNY employees say this is one of many signs the system needs more funding for facilities maintenance and repairs.
What the Voters Decided
In the wee hours of Wednesday, control of Congress remained unclear. The consequences for higher education could be significant.
Speaker Leana Wen Backs Out of Public Health Meeting
Dr. Leana Wen, who was scheduled to talk about backlash and public health at the American Public Health Association’s annual...
Fire Set at Jackson State University
The baseball field at Jackson State University, a historically Black institution in Mississippi, was set on fire early Tuesday morning...
Opinion
Higher Ed Is Failing Black and Latino Students
We must improve completion rates for students of color—but we also can’t keep funneling them to a system that doesn’t meet their needs, Wil Del Pilar and Dhanfu E. Elston write.
Sasse to Earn More Than $1 Million Annually as Florida President
Ben Sasse is in line to receive a big raise in his new job: from less than $200,000 as a...