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Illuminating Dark Fishing Vessels at Sea: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute: Heather Welch, project scientist at the University of California, Santa Cruz, explores attempts to police...
Carleton College to Begin Divesting From Fossil Fuels
Carleton College will start to “reduce its exposure” to fossil fuel companies, according to a joint statement from Carleton president...
Fundraiser Fiasco at Connecticut College
Students at Connecticut College are calling on President Katherine Bergeron to step down over plans for a controversial fundraiser in...
Accreditor Delivers Show Cause Letter to Idaho College
The accreditation saga at North Idaho College continues: last week the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities sent the community...
Opinion
Commitment to Diversity at the University of South Florida
The university's former president disputes an article's "mischaracterization" of his efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion.
Plan to Reduce Faculty Workload Delayed Indefinitely
A plan to reduce faculty workloads at Metropolitan State University of Denver, which had been expected to take effect in...
Psychological Impact of Smartphones in the College Classroom
Smartphones are everywhere, including the classroom. In today’s Academic Minute, New York Institute of Technology’s Melissa Huey examines how they...
‘Procrastination-Friendly’ Academe Needs More Deadlines
Some faculty members believe eliminating deadlines optimizes flexibility for students. But cognitive psychology research suggests that students fare better academically and personally under numerous short-term deadlines.