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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.
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...
Hillsdale President Clarifies Criticism of Teachers
Hillsdale College’s president, Larry P. Arnn, now says he “has deep and abiding affection for teachers.” Arnn has been under...
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.
Tenure Awarded at… Knox College, U of Colorado at Denver
Knox College Ole J. Forsberg, mathematics Nick Gidmark, biology Joan Huguet, music Jennifer McCarthy Foubert, educational studies University of Colorado...