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‘Highly Disruptive’: Proposed Overtime Rules Raise Concerns

Salaried employees who make $55,000 or less would be eligible for overtime under the Biden administration’s new proposal. Thousands of jobs at colleges and universities could be affected.

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Grad Worker Unionization Is Booming, Even Down South

Organizing is surging into private universities, and strikes have increased as well.

The Swedish Theory of Love: Academic Minute

Today on the Academic Minute: Lars Tragardh, professor of history at Uppsala University, explains the Swedish theory of love. Learn...
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‘Bittersweet’ Milestone for a Catholic University

Notre Dame de Namur is celebrating its 100th anniversary as administrators prepare to sell the California campus to keep the institution afloat.

Congressional Republicans Seek to Block Income-Based Repayment Plan

More than four million student loan borrowers have signed up for a new income-driven repayment plan, the Education Department announced...
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How Community College Alumni View the Value of Higher Ed

Report finds fewer than half of community college alumni believe their degree helped advance their career.

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Academic Success Tip: Set Student Expectations for a Course

Starting off the semester on a high note requires that students understand course and classroom expectations. Professors can get the message across with these strategies.

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Professors Bust Myths in Tech Shopping

Many students are unaware of the hidden costs of higher education. Professors can help make college affordable by providing insight into the educational program and the needed equipment for the program.