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The Myth of the Nontraditional Student
The message that colleges and universities send to such students that they are the outsiders is persistent and causes much psychological distress and self-doubt, argues Needham Yancey Gulley.
Death of the Dorm Key
Northwestern plans to change to smart cards at four residential buildings. Many other institutions have already made the switch.
Professor Sues College Over Syllabus Requirement
A professor is suing the College of Charleston, saying that its requirement that he include learning outcomes on his syllabus...
Lurleen Wallace and Women in Politics
Studying women in politics helps us understand the past and how to improve the future. In today's Academic Minute, the...
Suspended for Anti-Semitism
Oberlin once again changes its stance toward Joy Karega, suspending the professor pending an investigation into her remarks on social media.
Pressure to Spend More on Poor Students
A new report suggests wealthy institutions should spend more from their endowments to help low-income students, but many campus critics say it's not so simple.
Third Canadian University Accredited in U.S.
Simon Fraser University, in British Columbia, has become the third Canadian university to be accredited by an American accreditor, the...
Send First-Gen Students to Grad School
Many students, especially those who are the first in their families to attend college, need help from faculty members to think about what happens next, argues Paula M. Krebs.