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Midwest Accreditor to Explore Differences by Sector
The largest regionally based accrediting association announced a program Wednesday that will explore ways in which its assessment of colleges...
Opinion
A Focus on Critical Feeling
More critical thinking alone isn’t an antidote to the manipulation of their emotions many Americans have experienced during the last several years, argues Michael S. Roth.
Conspiracy Theories
Conspiracy theories continue to run rampant in today’s public sphere. In today's Academic Minute, SUNY Oneonta's Brian M. Lowe looks...
Big Deal for Open Access
University of California system secures a landmark open-access deal with publisher Elsevier. Some university librarians hail the agreement as a breakthrough, but others worry about possible long-term impacts.
Desperate for Spring Break, Settling for Less
Most colleges and universities replaced spring break with scattered "wellness days" students could take off. The intent was to discourage travel during the pandemic, but students who stayed put found the replacement options less than satisfying.
Divestment Group Files Complaint Against Harvard With Mass. AG
A group of Harvard University students, alumni and professors filed a complaint Monday with the attorney general of Massachusetts contending...
Problems Facing Rural Community Colleges
Rural community colleges are important to their communities and suffer from particular problems, says a new report from the Association...
Brandeis President Publicly Pans ‘Dead-End’ Contract Offer
University president Ron Liebowitz publicly takes Brandeis board's offer to task as negotiations hit a standstill, saying it would undercut his standing with donors.