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When a Teacher Ruins a Student’s Chances
A teacher revoked a letter of recommendation. Others at the high school disagreed (and quit in protest). The University of Pennsylvania rejected the applicant.
Amid Struggles, an Online Enabler Pivots
2U is laying off 20 percent of its workforce in wake of merger with edX but resetting how it charges institutions and offering them incentives to lower tuition.
Seattle Pacific Sues Washington AG
The Christian university is suing the Washington attorney general for investigating its anti-LGBTQ+ hiring practices, arguing it violates the institution’s First Amendment rights.
For Sociologists Who Don’t Want to Go to L.A.
Thousands of sociologists are expected at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association, which starts Friday. But the location...
Understanding the College Enrollment Drop
Two national experts explore why community colleges have lost students, whether and when enrollments are likely to start climbing again, and how institutions should respond.
Judge Says UC Berkeley Can Clear People’s Park
A California judge has ruled that the University of California, Berkeley, can clear People’s Park, a site of many protests...
Professor Fired After He Is Accused of Murdering Student
Richard Sigman, a professor at the University of West Georgia, was fired Saturday after he was charged with murdering a...
Temple Hires VP of Public Safety
Temple University has hired a vice president for public safety, a new position created amid rising concerns about crime in...