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Edward Waters U Heads to Trial for Unrecognizing Faculty Union

The National Labor Relations Board has filed a complaint against Edward Waters University, a historically Black university in Florida, after...
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Opinion

What Is at Stake in an Academic Boycott?

The movement to boycott Israeli universities puts academic freedom at risk, Cary Nelson writes.

Harvard Professors Protest Restrictions on Protests—With Chalk

Five Harvard University professors wielded chalk on campus Tuesday in protest of the institution’s new policy banning chalking and other...
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Scientists Ramp Up Public Engagement to Combat Misinformation

Scientists have the knowledge to combat misinformation online, and now some are receiving the institutional support to communicate with a broad public audience.

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You Can’t Outsource Educational Leadership

Colleges shouldn’t rely on third-party providers to teach students fundamental skills in civil discourse, Eli Gottlieb writes.

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University of Austin Enters Its First Academic Year

The newly minted, hotly debated university, founded by some vocal conservative figures, opened the doors to it first cohort of freshmen.

Largest Accreditor Clears Way for Review of ‘Reduced Credit’ Bachelor’s Degrees

The largest institutional accreditor in the United States has formally introduced a new process for reviewing bachelor’s degree programs that...
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Academic Success Tip: Offer Short-Term Courses

Research from Ad Astra finds eight-week courses can increase students’ annual credit completion. To build a short-term schedule, campus leaders should identify goals and make sure programs are aligned for ease of student experience.