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Opinion

Making Sense of MIT’s Diversity Decline

Jim Jump considers the drop in underrepresented racial and ethnic minority students in MIT’s new entering class.

Lake-Sumter State College President Resigns Abruptly

Lake-Sumter State College president Heather Bigard, who was on administrative leave for unspecified reasons, resigned abruptly late last month, The...
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Academic Success Tip: Offer Short-Term Courses

Research from Ad Astra finds eight-week courses can increase students’ annual credit completion. To build a short-term schedule, campus leaders should identify goals and make sure programs are aligned for ease of student experience.

Amherst and Tufts Report Drop in Students of Color

Students of color make up a smaller percentage of incoming classes at Tufts University and Amherst College compared to last...

Antisemitism Task Force Finds ‘Serious and Pervasive’ Problems at Columbia

Columbia University’s Task Force on Antisemitism has said the university failed to ensure an environment of civility, respect and fairness...
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Campus Engagement Tip: Encouraging Student Voting

Ahead of the 2024 presidential election, colleges, community organizations and student advocates are looking to boost on-campus civic engagement through voter registration and participation initiatives.

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Cass Sunstein Wants to Help Universities Navigate Free Speech Conflicts

The legal scholar presents a wide range of speech-related scenarios that university administrators may have to navigate this fall—and in perpetuity.

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Campus Cuts Appear to Slow in August

Fewer institutions announced layoffs in August compared to the earlier summer months. But at several universities that did, the cuts were sweeping.