A Women’s College’s Profitable Foray Into Online Learning

Spelman’s experiment with in-house certificate programs earned nearly $2 million in its first year, exceeding its expectations.

In California, New Debate Over an Old Funding Law

The Fifty Percent Law, enacted more than 50 years ago, requires community colleges in the state to spend at least half their budget on instruction.

Success Program Launch: Study Abroad for First-Year Students

Wheaton College will offer study abroad experiences for travel-inclined students in their first year at the college. College leaders hope the international education experience improves participants’ college experience over all.

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Let’s Talk About Menopause

Higher ed can do far more to support its students, faculty and staff through the menopause transition, Karen Costa writes.

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The Beating Heart of Gen Ed

Critical thinking skills should be placed at the center of general education programs, Louis E. Newman writes.

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Which Path Forward?

Toward a conception of college that is spartan and transactional or that is developmental and transformative?

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Missouri v. Biden

Where the First Amendment and national security meet.

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A Blueprint for Graduate Student Leadership

It’s challenging to balance it with academic commitments, write William A. Repetto and Ioannis Vasileios Chremos, but there are ways to do so successfully.

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In Praise of Napping

Even people who try to live a healthy life during grad school often sacrifice sleep to make room for all that needs doing, says Victoria McGovern. What can we do about it?

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Student Voice: Health and Wellness

Students share their experiences with acute and chronic stress, mental health struggles and services, and campus wellness offerings.