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The Week in Admissions News
Columbia will stay test optional; barriers to FAFSA simplification; free community college proposed in Massachusetts.
‘Incrementally’ Moving Away From Police
It’s not just cities and towns that have worked to reform their police practices since 2020. Some campuses are trying to incorporate alternative models, too.
Jackson State U President Placed on Leave
Thomas Hudson, president of Jackson State University, was placed on administrative leave with pay Thursday by Mississippi’s Board of Trustees...
Citizens' Perceptions of Government Responses to COVID-19
Lockdowns during COVID-19 have been handled differently by governments around the world. In today’s Academic Minute, American University’s Anna Amirkhanyan...
Microcredentials Confuse Employers, Colleges and Learners
Three recent studies highlight confusion about alternative credentials. But all parties seek quality, verifiable, bite-size, low-priced online offerings targeting specific industries.
Under Fire and Underfunded
A comptroller’s report outlines a lack of planning and poor decisions by Tennessee State University and calls for new leadership. The institution’s supporters blame decades of state underfunding for the problems.
Should Doctoral Supervisors Be Trained?
The League of European Research Universities thinks so, but it also acknowledges that some academics may be beyond help.
Survey of Underserved Groups in High School
A new survey of low-income and first-generation high school students and those who are people of color reveals that concerns...