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A Free Semester
Union College in Kentucky typically loses half its freshman class before the second year begins, so its new president has made students a promise: If they stay, work hard, and get involved, they won't see a bill for their last semester before graduation.
Spoiled Children
The more financial support parents provide for college costs, the lower their children's grades, national study finds.
Better Than We Think
Research from University of Washington shows professors to be self-critical about and constantly struggling to improve their teaching.
Paying for Proof
Coursera unveils fee-based, verified courses, which could generate revenue for the company and its university partners.
Educator or Historian?
American Historical Association highlights lack of pedagogical preparation in Ph.D. programs.
Opinion
Why Students Gripe About Grades
Professors can change attitudes, but only by thinking about educational values, and not just grading policies, writes Cathy Davidson.
Promise and Pitfalls in Online Ed
A stalwart of humanities and an online learning pioneer -- Catharine Stimpson and Ann Kirschner -- debate the pros and cons of technology-enabled higher education.
Opinion
Attendance Not Required
Michael Bugeja wants his students to come to class, but he has unusual rules to encourage them to do so.