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Default Crisis for Black Student Borrowers
Half of all black students who took out federal student loans defaulted in 12 years, according to two analyses of new federal data on student borrowers.
The Ghost Species of Ancient Humans
The origins of humanity are being re-written. In today's Academic Minute, the University at Buffalo's Omer Gokcumen details new findings...
NCAA: No Academic Violations at UNC
Ruling comes despite university’s finding that many athletes were for years enrolled in and passed courses they did not attend and that were not taught by anyone.
Presidents and Provosts Gather to Consider Free Speech Issues
Participants agree that campuses must be places for all views to be expressed. But some academic leaders also see this as time to change the narrative on higher education and to challenge the idea of students as “snowflakes.”
Richard Spencer and a Tale of Two Publics
University of Cincinnati will let the white supremacist speak. Ohio State, citing safety concerns, is “considering other alternatives.”
Professor Sues 'Times' on Portrayal of Monsanto Ties
Kevin Folta, chair of horticultural sciences at the University of Florida, is suing The New York Times and one of...
Colleges Offer Help to Puerto Rican Students
A number of colleges in the mainland United States are offering assistance to students in Puerto Rico, many of whom...