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Ohio State President Mysteriously Resigns
Kristina Johnson is stepping down as Ohio State’s president. She’s denied initial reports that she resigned under investigation but remains tight-lipped about her decision.
Opinion
Deficiency Mind-Set Bedevils Developmental Math
Colleges should design pathways to meet students’ different preparation levels and goals rather than foist algebra on everyone in the name of numeracy, Ben Weng writes.
A Holistic Approach to Transferring Credits
Institutions have long sought to improve the credit transfer process. A new report from Ithaka S+R outlines strategies to help students earn credit for all types of higher learning.
A Case for Wildfire Retreat: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute: Emily Schlickman, assistant professor of landscape architecture and environmental design at the University of California...
U of Calif. Academic Workers Reach Deal; Strike Continues
Postdoctoral scholars and academic researchers across the University of California system reached tentative contract deals Tuesday, 15 days into an...
Stephen F. Austin Board Wants to Join U of Texas System
One of Texas’ two independent universities is ready to join the University of Texas system—a move that officials say will...
Higher Ed Groups Push for Permanent DACA Fix
A host of higher education associations, institutional leaders and advocates are calling on Congress to pass legislation this year to...
‘Unicorns’ in Uncertain Times
At a time when many women’s colleges are struggling to remain viable—and, some might argue, relevant—the colleges’ leaders and students have no doubt the institutions are needed.