UNC professors who supported the initiative when others derided it are resigning and denouncing its leader. It’s an ironic turn for a civil discourse school.
Publishers Embrace AI as Research Integrity Tool
The $19 billion academic publishing industry is adopting AI-powered tools to improve the quality of peer-reviewed research and speed up production. The latter goal yields “obvious financial benefit” for publishers, one expert said.
Salary Projections Wobble for 2025 College Grads
A new report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers finds that some degree fields have seen growth in hiring and salary projections, but others have declined year over year.
Report: What Hinders Community College Retention?
A new paper from the Annenberg Institute evaluates barriers to success for low-income community college students. Researchers found financial and mental health concerns are tied to lower completion rates.
Degree in 3, Plus an M.B.A.
A Pennsylvania college is launching a business degree that can be completed in three years, with the hopes of giving students the opportunity to earn their master of business administration in the fourth year.
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Every American Has a Stake in Columbia’s Fate
The federal government is trying to put the entire private university into a state of receivership, Austin Sarat writes.
Blogs
Why Online Learning Teams Should Read ‘Co-Intelligence’
Applying Ethan Mollick’s four principles to our work designing, developing, teaching and marketing online programs.
Career Advice
How Can Deans Support Faculty Well-Being?
Support for faculty well-being should be an expectation of academic leadership, Richard Badenhausen writes.
Ep. 146: Trust and the College Presidency
The leadership skills that will best serve college presidents during challenging times.
Ep. 144: The Policies, People and Surprises of Trump’s First 30 Days
Discussing President Donald Trump’s executive orders and actions and what pushback they’ve seen.
Why We Need Interdisciplinarity in Teaching and Research
Interdisciplinary thinking is crucial to addressing complex questions but how should it work in practice? Two leading academic proponents of cross-disciplinary working draw on their own groundbreaking scholarship to explain.
The Pros and Cons of AI in Higher Education
How should universities manage the rapid uptake of artificial intelligence across all aspects of higher education? We talk to three experts about AI’s impact on teaching, governance and the environment.
