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Lake-Sumter State College President Resigns Abruptly
Lake-Sumter State College president Heather Bigard, who was on administrative leave for unspecified reasons, resigned abruptly late last month, The...
Amherst and Tufts Report Drop in Students of Color
Students of color make up a smaller percentage of incoming classes at Tufts University and Amherst College compared to last...
Antisemitism Task Force Finds ‘Serious and Pervasive’ Problems at Columbia
Columbia University’s Task Force on Antisemitism has said the university failed to ensure an environment of civility, respect and fairness...
Academic Success Tip: Offer Short-Term Courses
Research from Ad Astra finds eight-week courses can increase students’ annual credit completion. To build a short-term schedule, campus leaders should identify goals and make sure programs are aligned for ease of student experience.
Campus Cuts Appear to Slow in August
Fewer institutions announced layoffs in August compared to the earlier summer months. But at several universities that did, the cuts were sweeping.
The Many Lives of Saint Joseph’s
After losing accreditation, the Catholic liberal arts college remade itself as a purveyor of workforce training programs. Not everyone is happy about the shift.
More Students Means LSU Turning Kitchens Into Dorm Rooms
Louisiana State University is experiencing what other colleges might consider a good problem: Enrollment has increased by about 5,000 students...
Louisiana’s Corequisite Math Courses Boost Completion
In its first year of implementation, the new course structure—which replaces remedial classes with credit-bearing support sessions—has increased the passing rate for entry-level math by nearly 400 percent.