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Walking a Tightrope on Controversial Speakers
Knowing when and how to publicly disavow and disagree with a campus speaker is a skill all college presidents need. Experts say timing and tone are key.
A Seat at the Table
College leaders talk about their participation on a federal task force on apprenticeships, which last week issued a report with scathing criticism of traditional higher education.
Pioneering College for Adults Struggles in Middle Age
Excelsior College, founded to help adults complete degrees online, staggers after curtailing its biggest program over quality concerns. Administrators say "repositioning" is working, but a more competitive market awaits.
Alumni Allege Rampant Sexual Harassment
Amid accusations that Columbia International University's president covered up inappropriate behavior by his son, alumni say they experienced unwanted touching from the former president.
Turkey Says No New French Programs
Turkey’s Higher Education Board has banned universities from opening new French studies departments amid tensions between Paris and Ankara and...
Textbook Authors Sue Cengage Over Subscription Model
Publisher Cengage has been accused of “trampling on its authors’ rights” in a class action suit filed in New York...
Report: USC Ignored Gynecologist's Alleged Misconduct
The University of Southern California let a staff gynecologist continue to treat students despite more than two decades of allegations...
Academic Minute: Susceptibility to PTSD
Today on the Academic Minute, Philip Zoladz, associate professor of psychology at Ohio Northern University, explores what makes some more...