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Veterans’ Studies Gains Traction as Emerging Field
As more colleges focus on recruiting military veterans, proponents of this nascent academic discipline want to promote academic inquiry about veterans.
Cosmetology Schools Sue to Block Gainful-Employment Regs
U.S. Focused on Consumer Protection, Accountability in Rules Overhaul
The Education Department wants to ensure that accreditors and states are doing their part to hold colleges accountable.
A Wake-Up Call to the Student Affairs Profession About Male Students
Addressing the impacts of toxic male identities can help narrow the gap in men’s achievement in postsecondary education, writes Joe Henry, a dean of students.
Kentucky Explores Creating New College in ‘Postsecondary Desert’
State lawmakers believe a new four-year university would help increase degree attainment in rural areas.
Student Wellness Tip: Create Mental Health Day Reflections
Excused absences for mental health days are growing more common for K-12 learners, but most institutions of higher education don’t allow the same flexibility. One professor shares how he offers—and holds students accountable for—mental health breaks.
Just Follow the First Amendment
Private colleges should stop taking sides on speech, Max Schanzenbach and Kimberly Yuracko write.
Academic Success Tip: Promoting Affordable Course Materials
Gettysburg College librarians are spearheading efforts to lower out-of-pocket course materials costs for learners by organizing faculty workshops and student surveys.