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Climate Change in the Hindu Kush–Himalaya
Climate change’s effects will be felt across the planet, but what we can we learn from different regions? In today’s...
Isolating With COVID … and a Roommate
Facing a projected squeeze on isolation housing, some colleges modify their polices to allow COVID-positive students to isolate in their dorms—even if they have roommates—or to go home.
Denmark Wants to Shift Enrollments
Government orders cuts in large cities, hoping to attract more students to smaller cities and towns.
An Online ‘Moon Shot’ for the Developing World
A new, free online certificate program from Arizona State’s Thunderbird School of Global Management will be offered in 40 languages and seeks to reach refugees, women and others in the developing world.
NCAA Adopts New Constitution, Policies for Trans Athletes
The NCAA ratified a new constitution Thursday despite objections from members who feel it concentrates too much money and power in the hands of Division I colleges.
No Love Lost
Jordan Peterson is retiring from the University of Toronto, citing his “persona non grata” status—and academe’s “craven” embrace of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Academic Minute: Climate Change in the Hindu Kush–Himalaya
Today on the Academic Minute: Falk Huettmann, professor of wildlife ecology at the University of Alaska at Fairbanks, explores climate...
Education Department Announces Grants, Guidance
The U.S. Education Department announced new grants under the American Rescue Plan and also provided new guidance on how colleges...