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The End of Purgatory
The meaning of Purgatory in the Catholic faith seems to be shifting over time. In today’s Academic Minute, the University...
The Public’s Growing Doubts About College ‘Value’
Americans aren’t questioning the importance of higher education, but they’re concerned it is unaffordable and unavailable for too many people. Experts dig into the data.
University Tells Professors to Stay ‘Neutral’ on Abortion
Citing new and existing state laws, University of Idaho tells employees what they can (and mostly can’t) say and do regarding abortion. The institution says it may also cease to provide birth control.
New Programs: Dental Hygiene, African American Studies, Prehealth Chemistry, Computer Science
Macomb Community College is starting an associate of science in dental hygiene. Prairie View A&M University is starting a B.A...
New Analysis of Ph.D. Debt, Job Placements
A new analysis of federal Survey of Earned Doctorates data by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences finds a...
The End of Purgatory: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute: Magnus Course, senior lecturer in social anthropology at the University of Edinburgh, explores how the...
Penn State Seeks Major Appropriations Boost
University is seeking $115 million more in state appropriations, arguing it is comparatively underfunded in the state. The request comes amid a difficult financial and political climate.
Report Argues for Regulation of Student List Industry
The Federal Trade Commission should investigate companies that sell lists of prospective students to colleges and universities, a new report...