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Faculty Diversity Fell in Time of Crisis
New study looks back to find that faculty diversity took a hit in terms of tenure-track hires during and after the Great Recession. Study also looks ahead to warn that the same thing could happen during and after COVID-19.
Capital Campaign Watch: Delaware, Kalamazoo, Piedmont Virginia CC, Southern Arkansas, Texas State University
Starting Off Kalamazoo College has started a campaign to raise $150 million by 2023. It has already raised $108 million...
Professor Suspended Over Blog Comments on Women, Muslims
Rob Smith, an associate professor of computer science at the University of Montana, is on administrative leave over remarks he...
UT Knoxville Offers to Reinstate Acquitted Professor
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, offered to reinstate a former tenured professor who was acquitted of fraud-related charges, the Knoxville...
The Week in Admissions News
State admissions test rejected in California; NCAA panel says standardized tests shouldn’t be required; new ranking by U.S. News; health centers in high demand; veto in California.
Vassar Announces New Investment Policy
Vassar College is announcing today a new investment policy. Some highlights: Vassar will not invest in fossil fuels (it has...
Opinion
Reviving the Humanities Through General Education
Andrew Delbanco and Loni Bordoloi Pazich describe a model for engaging students who seek respite from the pre-professional treadmill and for expanding teaching opportunities for faculty.
Mount Holyoke Professor Admits Assaulting Colleague
Rie Hachiyanagi, a professor of art at Mount Holyoke College, pleaded guilty Friday to nine charges related to a December...