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Trigger Warning Defused
College backs away from mandatory notice on syllabus of graphic novel course that offended one student and her parents.
Opinion
The Wrong Solution for STEM Education
Proposed changes for engineering accreditation are the opposite of what is needed, write Amy E. Slaton and Donna M. Riley.
Embedded Conflicts
U.S. Army quietly shuts down Human Terrain System, which placed anthropologists and other scholars with military units in Iraq and Afghanistan and set off huge debate over scholarly ethics.
Rule on Financial Products Draws Criticism, Praise
Colleges and banks say new Education Department rules governing debit cards and more would limit choice and might be illegal, while consumer advocates urge the agency to crack down even further.
Fake Cherokee?
In wake of Rachel Dolezal scandal, a prominent professor in Native American studies who regularly says she is Native American is accused of misrepresenting her background.
Opinion
On Teaching the Confederacy
David C. Williard says students need help to move beyond the "heritage vs. hate" dichotomy.
Opinion
Designing a Federal Ratings Tool
With the Education Department rethinking its approach to rating colleges, Tom Allison offers ideas on how best to provide data to prospective students.
Debt Forgiveness and Liquidation
Corinthian case moves through bankruptcy court, as feds try to spread word about debt relief to thousands of former students and Corinthian tries to sell assets ranging from campuses to typewriters.