Both supporters and critics praise Columbia University’s interim president for her openness. But will she stand up to Donald Trump amid unprecedented threats?
Trump Order Threatens University Libraries, Museums
The president disbanded the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Academic researchers, librarians and museum professionals say defunding the agency undermines their commitment to education.
The Women’s NCAA Champs, as Determined by Academics
Inside Higher Ed continues its tradition of predicting the women’s March Madness winner based only on academic achievement. For the second year in a row, the winner is …
Lessons From Canada on Student Success
Authors Steven M. Smith and Tom Brophy outline trends and research related to first-year retention and engagement across Canada, as well as students in transition.
Personal Perspectives on Combining Traditional Degrees With Digital Credentials
At the recent 1EdTech Digital Credentials Summit, a panel of those who earned or are earning traditional degrees and microcredentials shared their experiences and three positive impacts of their education decisions.
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The Fallacy of ‘Treating All Students the Same’
Improving mentorship of underrepresented STEM trainees starts with awareness of the different barriers many face, John M. Herbert and Nicole M. Dickson-Karn write.
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3 Questions on ‘Women and the Higher Ed Ecosystem Post-Pandemic’
A conversation with Patrice Torcivia Prusko on her chapter in Recentering Learning.
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Helping Students Ace the Dissertation Defense
Ramon B. Goings suggests strategies for how faculty can set doctoral students up for success in their defense.
Ep. 147: Voices of Student Success: Connecting Academics and Support Resources for Success
Helping students recognize and access support resources on campus can be challenge. Faculty members at the University of Louisville help connect oral communication course content with university services to promote assistance seeking.
Ep. 146: Trust and the College Presidency
The leadership skills that will best serve college presidents during challenging times.
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.
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