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The Victorian Age Beyond ‘Masterpiece Theater’
The Victorian age has a standard portrayal on TV. In today's Academic Minute, Skidmore College's Catherine J. Golden delves into...
Endowments Skyrocket for the Wealthiest Colleges
Private equity and venture capital performed especially well in fiscal year 2021, causing the largest university endowments to swell.
College Newspaper Editor Forced to Resign After Mask Op-Ed
After a 20-year-old college newspaper editor wrote an op-ed opposing the use of masks in the classroom, she was forced...
Survey: Conflict Among Student Protesters ‘Unlikely’
A majority of academic leaders believe that conflicts between students of different ideological groups are unlikely or very unlikely to occur on their campuses this year, according to a recent survey by the Association of American Colleges and Universities and the Center for University Excellence at American University.
Improving Closed-College Discharges
While Democrats agreed with the Biden administration’s proposed approach to closed-college loan discharge reform during a hearing, Republicans were interested in pursuing other solutions.
Congress Weighs In on College Athletes Leveraging Their Brand
Lawmakers hear testimony from players, coaches and administrators as they consider establishing federal rules to govern college athletics.
Academic Minute: Beyond ‘Masterpiece Theater’
Today on the Academic Minute: Catherine Golden, professor of English at Skidmore College, delves into the myths and realities of...
Reinventing Fall Weekends for Parents and Alumni
To guard against COVID-19, many campuses are creating virtual, hybrid or outdoor programs for visiting families and alumni.