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Diversifying Those Who Combat Misinformation on Wikipedia
Everyone can work to combat misinformation. In today’s Academic Minute, part of Wiki Education Week, Naniette H. Coleman determines how...
The ‘Difficult’ Name Penalty
Study finds having hard-to-pronounce names—from the perspective of native English speakers—results in poorer job placements for economics Ph.D.s.
Persistence Moves Closer to Pre-Pandemic Levels
A report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found that persistence rose among first-time students in fall 2020 compared to the previous year. But researchers say the findings are a mixed bag.
George Washington U Defends Employing Justice Thomas
Thousands of people have signed a petition asking George Washington University to end the employment of U.S. Supreme Court justice...
Title IX Proposal Would Add Protections for Pregnant Students
The Biden administration’s new proposal would strengthen protections for college students who are pregnant or seeking abortions.
U of Arizona Covers Tuition for Native Americans
Native American students in Arizona will no longer have to pay tuition and fees at the University of Arizona’s Tucson...
Diversity in Combating Misinformation on Wikipedia: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute, part of Wiki Education Week: Naniette H. Coleman, Ph.D. candidate in sociology at the University...
U.S. Plans to Help Universities Protect Security of Research
The U.S. Department of Commerce on Tuesday announced a new effort aimed at working with universities to protect potentially sensitive...