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New Programs: Executive Ph.D., Internet of Things, Supply Chain Management, Podcasting
Bentley University has launched an executive Ph.D. program that allows business leaders to enhance their industry expertise through an intensive...
No Paywall for Taxpayer-Funded Research, U.S. Declares
White House mandates free, immediate public access to government-funded research. Many open-access advocates celebrate the decision, but some scholars wonder who will fund the policy.
Addressing a Professor’s Use of the N-Word
A professor at Claremont McKenna accuses it of violating his academic freedom, but the college pokes holes in his story. Beyond these competing narratives, how should colleges respond to student complaints about professors quoting racial slurs in class?
New Programs: Veterinary Forensic Science, Construction Management, Computational Social Science
Florida International University is launching a professional science master’s degree in veterinary forensic science. University of Evansville is starting a...
Small Colleges Share Online Programs, Powered by a Company
Several colleges have increased enrollment and reaped financial gains from using Rize Education’s courses in high-demand fields, largely overcoming faculty concerns about loss of control.
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Online Does Not Mean Isolated
And in person may not mean connected: Maha Bali, George Station and Mia Zamora discuss building community in an online conference or professional development series.
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Starting Off Right With the Syllabus
We can create more engaging and inspiring ways to begin a class, write Cathy N. Davidson and Christina Katopodis, who provide some concrete ideas for how to do so.
Backlash to Dr. Leana Wen Talk on Backlash
Members object to American Public Health Association’s speaker invite to Dr. Leana Wen, revealing deep divisions in the field over the COVID-19 response.