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3 Ways to Transform a Lecture Class

Cathy N. Davidson suggests some easy yet constructive ways to introduce and frame a course that can enhance student-centered learning.

DeVos Issues Final Repeal of Gainful Employment

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Friday issued the final repeal of regulations crafted by the Obama administration to hold low-quality...

Outgoing USC Dean Describes Potential Problems for Incoming President

As the new president of the University of Southern California takes the reins of the embattled institution today, she faces...

Academic Minute: Embodied Cognition

Today on the Academic Minute, Arthur Glenberg, professor of psychology at Arizona State University, looks at why language affects more...

Struggling Hampshire's New Freshman Class? 15 Students

Hampshire College, whose accreditation is under review as the Massachusetts private college strives to stay open and independent, will enroll...

What Is Meat?

Another form of alternative meat might be on the horizon. In today's Academic Minute, Fordham University's Garrett Broad looks into...

'Shocking' Cut May Force Layoffs for Alaska's Universities

Governor's slashing of state funds has University of Alaska preparing for inevitable cost-cutting measures and faculty fearing declaration of financial exigency could enable dismissal of tenured professors.

Endowment Tax Picture Becomes Modestly Clearer

New IRS guidelines further define which institutions are subject to the tax and what should be included as taxable "investment income" (surprise: dorm rental income).