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USC Postdoctoral Scholars Unionize
University of Southern California postdoctoral scholars have “resoundingly” voted to unionize, the new union announced Monday. The vote, held Thursday...
Judge Blocks Clock-Hour Rule for Career Prep Programs
A Texas judge issued a national injunction Friday blocking a federal rule that dictated the clock-hour length for career training...
Positive Partnership: Short Programs Meet Workforce Needs
Leaders at Clackamas Community College built three- to six-month programs to respond to local workforce needs and provide learners with stackable credits for future learning.
Murky Guidelines on Using AI Recording Devices in Classrooms
Concerns about privacy and access mount as more colleges and students use the devices. Experts say the technology should be embraced using “common-sense” guidelines.
Trump Wants Green Cards for Some College Grads
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump promised in a podcast interview that foreign-born college graduates would receive legal permanent residency...
Dependence on Bottled Water Worsens Social Inequality: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute: Daniel Jaffee, associate professor of sociology at Portland State University, examines why bottled water can...
Columbia University Puts 3 Administrators on Leave
Columbia University has placed three administrators on leave after they reportedly exchanged sarcastic and insensitive text messages during a campus...
Federal Judges Put Biden’s New Loan Repayment Plan on Hold
Two federal judges on Monday dealt different blows to the administration’s generous income-driven loan repayment plan. What does that mean for borrowers awaiting relief?