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73 Colleges Added to Program on Pell for Prisoners
The Education Department today added 73 colleges to the Second Chance Pell Experiment, which allows incarcerated people to receive Pell...
Neuroinflammation Protein and Glioblastoma
Why do men have worse survival rates from brain tumors? In today’s Academic Minute, part of Florida International University Week...
Graduating In Person, at Last
For many graduates from the COVID classes of 2020 and 2021, commencement was virtual, students only or just no fun. This year they’re joining the Class of 2022 for the full-blown experience.
Pandemic Trend or Labor Market Correction?
Faculty and staff turnover within the University of North Carolina system spiked last summer, including at the embattled Chapel Hill campus. System administrators blame the pandemic and other factors, while the departures continue.
The Struggles of a Hybrid President
The president of Paul Smith’s College resigned last week after a hybrid work arrangement didn’t pan out. Remote employment is catching on in higher ed—but probably not for top administrators.
University of Cincinnati Ends Vaccine Mandate
The University of Cincinnati is ending its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students and employees, according to the university’s website. “Beginning...
Tenure Awarded… at Indiana U Northwest, Trinity (Conn.), Vincennes
Indiana University Northwest Natasha Brown, communication arts Trinity College, in Connecticut Hasan Cömert, economics Michael A. Grubb, psychology Christina Heatherton...
Academic Freedom: Fallout From Peter Singer Talk at St. Olaf
The Academic Freedom Alliance on Monday expressed its “dismay” at St. Olaf College’s recent decision to end a professor’s institute...