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‘Straight A’s’

Authors discuss their new book on the experience of Asian American students at Harvard University.

Shock Over a Textbook

Co-author of wellness textbook says he meant to inspire people to know their self-worth and lead healthier lives. But critics say his book implies that those who died in the Holocaust were weak and that cancer is a choice.

‘The University We Need’

Author discusses his critique of higher education as too liberal -- and the idea of creating a new university with another perspective.

Resignations at Virginia Over Appointment for Trump Official

When petitions and internal lobbying failed, two senior faculty members at the U of Virginia resigned in protest of a plum senior fellowship for a key Trump ally.
Opinion

Guaranteeing Grades Before Exams?

It can encourage students to take risks and give them an opportunity to tap into their creative potential, writes Rangapriya Kannan-Narasimhan.

Education Dept.'s Deregulation Push Gets Mixed Reviews

Trump administration's proposal to overhaul rules for college accreditors is panned by consumer advocates. But online course providers and some who study higher ed say re-examination of accreditors is long overdue.

Minimal Writing? No Problem

Nearly a third of college students haven't completed a major writing assignment in college, but that's OK with them.

Defending a Convict

A case involving professors at Plymouth State U raises questions about when it's OK to speak up for colleagues or students accused of sexual misconduct, if ever. In this case, professors defended former student who admitted to sexually assaulting a 14-year-old.