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The Reinvention of City Colleges of Chicago
In a new book, Cheryl Hyman discusses her controversial seven-year stint as chancellor of City Colleges of Chicago, including her attempt to improve its low graduation rates.
Holy Cross Will Drop Knight Mascot
A month ago, the College of the Holy Cross announced that it would reject calls that it change its team...
Sleep and Memory
Can you learn while sleeping? In today's Academic Minute, a Student Spotlight, Northwestern University's Sadie Witkowski delves into whether our...
Will U.S. Restrict Visas for Chinese Students?
News reports that the Trump administration is considering restrictions on visas for Chinese citizens raise concerns about potentially “devastating” impact on American colleges and U.S. competitiveness.
Udacity U-Turns on Money-Back Guarantee
Online education provider Udacity quietly drops money-back pledge for those who can't find a job after finishing their studies.
Free Again -- in 10 Years
Cooper Union unveils plan to cut undergraduate tuition back down to zero in 10 years. Some wonder if it could have done better, despite ambitious cost-cutting and fund-raising goals.
New Presidents or Provosts: California State U Fullerton, Hamilton College, Rosemont College, Southwest Virginia CC, Thomas Edison State U, U of Charleston, U of Kentucky, U of Texas-Dallas, Washington State U Tri-Cities
David Blackwell, dean of the Gatton College of Business and Economics at the University of Kentucky, has been appointed provost...
‘Voided’ Invitation to University in Singapore
Amid reports of screening of visiting scholars, university apologizes for “oversight.”