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How Forests Behave in a Drought: Academic Minute

Today on the Academic Minute: Jeffrey Wood, assistant professor of biometeorology at the school of natural resources at the University...

2 Apparent Suicides in 24 Hours at N.C. State

Two North Carolina State University students died, apparently by suicide, within a 24-hour period, ABC11 reported Thursday. They are the...
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Hundreds of UNC Professors Oppose ‘Overreach’

Faculty members are opposing what they consider encroachments from three sources: the state Legislature, the UNC Board of Governors and the Chapel Hill Board of Trustees itself.

A group of women students speaking on a panel at Manhattan College.

Why Peer Mentors Are Crucial for Women in STEM

Women pursuing STEM fields feel more confident and supported when they make connections to peers. Physics major Rebecca Coglianese shares what has worked for her.

Four Pitt students stand on a balcony holding placards protesting the administration's slow response in notifying them of a reported active shooter threat.

Alerting Students to Danger

After a swath of swatting incidents hit universities across the country, some students are taking issue with how and when their institutions notified them of the threats.

Whatever Happened to MIT and Harvard’s Big EdX Profit?

The two institutions debuted Axim Collaborative, a new nonprofit focused on broadening college access. The new venture offers a bold vision with scant details. 

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Navigating a Program Closure

With cuts to academic programs continuing apace, Amy Kristof-Brown offers lessons learned from closing an M.B.A. program.

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Affordability, Accessibility Top Course Materials Concerns

Survey: College students worry about price and, to a lesser degree, sourcing when it comes to course materials.