Penn State is in a legal showdown with two of its most outspoken board members, largely over matters of transparency. One could soon be removed from the board.
Rutgers President Stepping Down After Tumultuous Tenure
From a historic strike to pro-Palestine protests and an athletic director’s resignation, the first African American president of one the nation’s largest universities faced controversy atop controversy over the past two years.
The Program That Changed the University of Maine System's Fate
An online program has helped one small campus nearly double its enrollment over the past four years, a boon for a system long struggling to keep head count up.
Listen: Breaking Down Barriers to Basic Needs Resources
In a new episode of Voices of Student Success, hear about how basic needs insecurity impacts student thriving, solutions to address student needs and the role of partnerships in this work.
Academic Success Tip: Elevating Embedded Tutors
A pilot program at Sam Houston State University encourages faculty members to add tutoring to gateway courses to improve student success. Early data shows a positive impact on passing rates.
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To Teach Students to Use AI, Teach Philosophy
Adam Zweber writes that philosophy has much to teach about how to use AI effectively.
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The Constitution’s Not the Problem
The real work of democratic change is political, not constitutional.
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Minding the Perception Gap in College Math Classrooms and Beyond
Math educator Sheila Tabanli offers three instructional strategies that instructors teaching the “most hated subject” can integrate into courses to create a community of learners focused on compassion and connection.
Ep. 127: Voices of Student Success: Breaking Down Barriers to Basic Needs Resources
Rising costs of living and increasing student housing rates have exacerbated college retention efforts as campus leaders look to tackle a rising concern: basic needs insecurity.
Ep. 126: Voices of Student Success: The Role of Belonging in Campus Conflict, Protests
Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in October 2023, colleges and universities have seen heightened tensions on campus as student protesters demand change from their administrators.
Ethan Webb of Mindsmith
This month’s episode of The Pulse podcast features Ethan Webb, founder and CEO of Mindstream.
Linda Bonnar of Upstrive
This month’s episode of The Pulse podcast features Linda Bonnar of Upstrive, an app aimed at measuring student well-being.
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