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Beyond the Credit Hour
The U.S. Department of Education encourages colleges and accreditors to move forward on competency-based education programs that don't rely on the credit hour.
Opinion
My Ride to the Airport
Nate Kreuter reflects on how some chance encounters made him feel welcome at a large university -- and pointed him forward.
Opinion
Don't Tinker. Toss the SAT.
The "common core" movement led by the head of the College Board has made the organization's exam less needed than ever, writes Joseph Soares.
Change From Within
Higher education's most powerful association throws its weight behind "disruptions" to the industry. Can the establishment help lead the revolution?
Drone U.
As tension over drones is rising, so too is their use among academics. The unmanned vehicles' potential for research is huge, but privacy concerns remain.
A New SAT
The College Board will redesign its signature exam, with an emphasis on "core knowledge and skills."
Opinion
Academic Jerks
A professor's reflection on personalities prevalent in academe strikes a chord with scholars.
The Cost of Need-Blind
Grinnell won't consider applicants' ability to pay, at least for two years. But college will raise loan limits and try to attract more wealthy students. Is this the future model for elite private higher ed?