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Ph.D. Graduate Blasts Twitter After Her Dissertation Is Trolled

Ally Louks reflects on the “baseless“ and “outlandish“ hate comments she received after posting a selfie with her dissertation on “the politics of smell” in prose.

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Has Chapel Hill’s ‘Civic Life’ School Become a Conservative Center?

Backed by lawmakers and university leaders but opposed by hundreds of faculty, the initiative has hired professors with similar backgrounds—including a few who’ve expressed sharp political opinions.

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Opinion

The Terrifying Meekness of Administrators

Ezra Levinson writes that college leaders do not seem prepared to protect students like her during a second Trump administration.

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Listen: Customized GPT Assists Students With Coursework, Learning

In a new episode of Voices of Student Success, hear from a college administrator and faculty member about how generative AI can supplement student learning and fill prior knowledge gaps.

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UVA Students Resume Campus History Tours Without Officials’ Approval

In August, administrators banned the volunteer student guide service from giving university-sanctioned historic tours. Now, the club has decided to go out on its own.

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College Leaders Share Perspectives on Shortened Terms

A new report from AACRAO identifies the benefits and some of the administrative challenges of implementing short-form, accelerated courses.

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Student Wellness Tip: Increasing Access to Affordable Food

Basic needs insecurity can threaten student persistence and completion. Colleges have implemented creative solutions to provide students with low- or no-cost food options.

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Career Prep Tip: Guided Reflection in the Senior Capstone

Connecticut College piloted a career reflection session in a senior seminar, helping strengthen students’ learning in the classroom and how it applies beyond their degree program.