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‘A Roller-Coaster Ride From Start to Finish’
Former Berkeley chancellor Nicholas Dirks discusses his forthright new book, which recounts a tumultuous career in higher education on both coasts.
Sharing Mindlessly on Social Media: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute: Ian A. Anderson, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Southern California, looks into why...
Michigan Governor Proposes Expansion of Free 2-Year College
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proposed expanding eligibility for Michigan’s free community college program to all high school graduates in the...
Survey Finds Obstacles to Growing HBCU Endowments
A survey of endowment professionals at private historically Black colleges and universities found that these institutions face a range of...
A Rebrand Gone Awry Prompts a Redo
Mississippi University for Women got more pushback than its leaders expected when they rolled out a new name for the institution. Alumni especially piled on.
Student Wellness Tip: Helping Faculty Help Students
Professors say they need additional training on referring students to mental health resources on campus. The University of California, Irvine, dedicates personnel to building and providing training resources for faculty.
Students Distancing From Distance Learning
The drop has academics cautioning against going all in on online courses.
Academic Courses Promote Student Flourishing
Four types of for-credit courses at colleges and universities are teaching learners how to adapt, thrive and dream big as they look toward the future.