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In Their Own Words: Being a Learner During the Pandemic | Wednesday, September 2 at 2 pm ET
In this live virtual event, you'll hear from learners from underserved backgrounds about how the COVID-19 pandemic and recession has...
U of Utah Admits ‘Shortcomings’ in Murder of Student
The University of Utah has admitted to “shortcomings” in the death of Zhifan Dong, a first-year student from China allegedly...
Informed Consent of University Athletes
Consent and privacy are leading societal issues. In today’s Academic Minute, part of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Week, Susan Smith explores...
A University’s Attempt to Give Back Meets Local Resistance
Fairfield University’s Bellarmine College, designed to give low-income students in neighboring Bridgeport an affordable education, faces pushback from some residents.
The Different Types of Potential Learners and What They Want
As most colleges see their historical pool of students shrink, here’s a framework for understanding what motivates potential learners from 16 to 65 and what they want from institutions.
Lots of Talk About Diversity, but the Numbers Don’t Budge
For all the talk in higher ed about increasing diversity, historically marginalized racial and ethnic populations are still underrepresented among...
Opinion
10 Arguments for Inciting Learning
Active learning has been clearly shown to be more effective than traditional modes, write Cathy N. Davidson and Christina Katopodis, who outline its many merits to those who continue to resist it.
UT Dallas Investigates Professor for Comments on LGBTQ People
The University of Texas at Dallas is investigating a professor who has called LGBTQ identity a “medical disorder” and suggested...