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2 Parents, Ex-Coach Avoid Jail in Admissions Scandal
Two parents and a former coach will avoid jail time in the Varsity Blues admissions scandal because they cooperated with...
Diversifying Those Who Combat Misinformation on Wikipedia
Everyone can work to combat misinformation. In today’s Academic Minute, part of Wiki Education Week, Naniette H. Coleman determines how...
The ‘Difficult’ Name Penalty
Study finds having hard-to-pronounce names—from the perspective of native English speakers—results in poorer job placements for economics Ph.D.s.
Persistence Moves Closer to Pre-Pandemic Levels
A report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found that persistence rose among first-time students in fall 2020 compared to the previous year. But researchers say the findings are a mixed bag.
Presidents of Seven Sisters Colleges Speak on Abortion Decision
The presidents of the Seven Sisters Colleges—except for Radcliffe College, which no longer exists as a college—have issued a joint...
State to Investigate Sexual Harassment in Cal State System
California’s state auditor will investigate how the California State University system and three of its campuses handled sexual harassment complaints...
University of Cincinnati Removes Founder’s Name From Campus
In a unanimous vote by its Board of Trustees, the University of Cincinnati decided Tuesday to remove the name of...
Abortion Decision Takes Aim at College Students
The fall of Roe v. Wade equals the end of equitable educational access for women, Christina Christie and Eileen Strempel write.