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Appeals Court Revives COVID Lawsuits
A federal appeals court partially reversed a lower court ruling against students seeking refunds from American University and George Washington University for moving online during COVID-19.
‘Audacious’ Merger or ‘One-Size-Fits-All’ Mistake?
Connecticut’s community colleges get the go-ahead from their accreditor to merge. Administrators celebrate while faculty members mourn.
University of Michigan Removes Protest Encampment
The University of Michigan removed a camper, tent, signs and other items set up to protest the administration’s handling of...
The Dollar-a-Lot Program: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute, part of University of North Carolina at Asheville Week: Patrick Bahls, professor of mathematics, looks...
Brigham Young Turns Down $88M in Federal COVID-19 Funds
Brigham Young University declined $88 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds, The Deseret News reported. BYU has not applied for...
Colleges Divest From Russia
Few institutions are heavily invested in Russian assets, but college officials say divestment is one symbolic step that institutions can take to protest Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Defying a Gendered ‘Narrative’
A new study challenges what’s known about gender bias in letters of recommendation for academic science jobs.
Opinion
Every Woman Deserves a Financial Education
With a college education being the first large financial investment for many students, institutions should be responsible for helping students develop financial literacy skills, writes Beth Hwang.