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3-Year Medical Degrees May Provide Good Alternative
Many in medical education advocate for three-year medical degrees as a much-needed reform. A new study of such programs by...
Addressing the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Students
A new study finds that LGBTQ+ students suffer more substance misuse, depression, suicidal ideation and disengagement than their non-LGBTQ+ peers. The pandemic has only made it worse.
Report: Liberty Discourages Students From Reporting Sex Assaults
An investigation by ProPublica has found that Liberty University routinely “discourages and dismisses students’ reports of sexual assaults.” The article...
Academic Minute: The Need to Consider Mergers in Higher Ed
Today on the Academic Minute: Ricardo Azziz, research professor in the school of public health at the University at Albany...
Weekly Wisdom | Everett Community College President Daria Willis
Enjoy this inspiring conversation with Everett Community College President Daria Willis, Bridget Burns from University Innovation Alliance and Doug Lederman...
Amherst Eliminates Legacy Preferences
The college will also boost its financial aid awards to leave “no doubt that a world-class education is within reach for students from all income groups.”
New Law Threatens International Recruiting Model
A ban on incentive-based recruitment could have big implications for how colleges recruit international students.
UNC Wins Affirmative Action Case, for Now
Federal judge backs university’s consideration of race in admissions. But appeals are expected, and the Supreme Court has yet to decide whether it will hear the Harvard case.