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‘A Dream Defaulted’

Authors discuss their book about “the student loan crisis among Black borrowers.”
Opinion

Text Spinners and the Problem of Paraphrase Plagiarism

Instructors may notice the phenomenon of strange synonyms appearing in student papers, but they aren’t always aware of the tools used to produce those papers, writes Elizabeth Steere.

Ratings and Gender Bias Over Time

Two new studies show how bias against women in student ratings operates over time, worsening with critical feedback and instructor age.

Michigan State Board Breaks Silence

Michigan State’s Board of Trustees has offered few details on the effort to oust its president. Friday’s meeting offered insights and a glimpse into a board fraught with distrust.
Opinion

Teaching Conversational Skills Through Scaffolding

As we all relearn the art of conversation, integrating the concept of scaffolding can help students have meaningful conversations, Laurie L. Patton writes.

New Programs: Finance, Mexican American Studies, Public Policy

Felician University is starting a B.S. in finance. St. Mary’s University, in Texas, has added a minor and a certificate...

Higher Ed’s Top 10 IT Issues

Educause, the association of higher ed technology officials, highlights a need to move from data insight to data action, develop learning-first strategies regardless of modality, and lead with humility.
Opinion

The Future of Monograph Publishing

New scholarly forms are transforming intellectual creativity, access to knowledge and reader engagement, Allison Levy writes.