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Of Bondholders, Bankers and Burgeoning Debt
One of the not-so-openly-discussed motivations that colleges have for opening this fall may be the billions of debt they've amassed for dorms and dining halls, James Finkelstein argues.
Public Sector Employment Hits Low, With Higher Ed a Major Factor
Public sector employment has dropped below Great Recession levels, hitting its lowest point since 2001, according to a report released...
Survey: Most Institutions Have Distributed Emergency Student Funds
Most institutions by June had disbursed the emergency student relief grants they received from the CARES Act, according to a...
Dartmouth Will Replace Weather Vane That Caused Offense
Dartmouth College will replace a large weather vane on top of the college's library, because "it is clear that the...
Creating Community in a COVID-19 World
Hillel, the largest campus organization for Jewish students in the world, is finding alternative ways to support students and foster a sense of community despite restrictions on large gatherings and disparate fall reopening plans among colleges.
Resources for Governors on School-College Transitions
The National Governors Association has published information for governors' offices on the transition from K-12 systems to colleges. The NGA...
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We Shouldn’t Give Up on Literacy-Based Learning
In the push for active and learner-oriented instruction, let’s not abandon classic methods of reading, writing and lecturing, Matt Ayars argues.
Harvard Goes Test Optional
Harvard University announced Monday night that it is going test optional in admissions for one year because of the difficulties...