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In Ph.D. Funding, Identity Shouldn’t Trump Merit
The practice of awarding Ph.D. student funding on the basis of racial, ethnic or gender identity undermines the research enterprise, James Moore II, Kursat Christoff Pekgoz and Spiro Pantazatos write.
New on the Job: Q&A With Nick Branson of the College of Lake County
As the inaugural assistant vice president of strategy, planning and success, Branson uses his institutional effectiveness background to promote access for all learners.
Program Innovation: Alums and Career Services Delivering Financial Literacy Lessons
Women at Scripps College learn the fundamentals of financial literacy from alumnae, plus participate in a salary negotiation workshop led by career services staff—building confidence while providing perspective on what to expect.
University of Phoenix to Affiliate With University of Idaho
After deal with Arkansas system breaks down, a new entity created by Idaho is poised to buy and manage the for-profit giant as a nonprofit university.
Department of Justice Resolves Complaint From Delaware State
Cardona Clashes With Republicans
Secretary Cardona fielded questions about the Education Department’s student loan policies and proposals for transgender student athletes during the nearly five-hour hearing, which became contentious at times.
The Scandal-Proof Star Coach
West Virginia’s Bob Huggins kept his job after making blatantly homophobic comments earlier this month, reflecting the staying power of controversial coaches who deliver athletic victories.
Worthy Women
Amy Gais writes that her students judge women writers much more harshly than male writers—and considers what can be done about it.