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‘Don’t Cancel That Class’ Initiative Teaches Students Life Skills

Staff lead student success workshops in the classroom in professors’ absence to equip students with professional development and academic skills like time management, financial literacy and résumé building.

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How AI Tools Both Help and Hinder Equity

The technology promises to assist students with disadvantages in developing skills needed for success. But AI also threatens to widen the education gap like no tech before it.

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Opinion

Reconsidering Extracurriculars in Admissions

To increase equity in admissions and reduce student stress, colleges should consider reducing the number of extracurricular activities applicants can list, Pearl Lo writes.

Admissions News in Recent Weeks

Senate passes measure to block loan forgiveness; Americans back affirmative action; Texas moves against diversity offices; catching cheaters.

Opinion

Never Take Teaching Advice From an Administrator

Questioning a dean's essay on pedagogy and student learning.

Scottish University to Sell New York City Campus

Glasgow Caledonian University, which created a New York City campus in 2013 and won th e right to award degrees...

Association of American Universities Adds 6 New Members

The Association of American Universities on Thursday announced that it would add six new research universities to its selective membership—institutions...

Combating Lack of Diversity in STEM: Academic Minute

Today on the Academic Minute, part of University at Albany Week: Rabi Musah, professor of chemistry at the RNA Institute...