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Can We Become an Equal Opportunity Society?
Can we become an equal opportunity society? In today's Academic Minute, the University of Massachusetts at Amherst's Donald Tomaskovic-Devey offers...
A New Push to Create a 3-Year Degree Option
Higher education thought leaders and colleges are working together to create a three-year bachelor’s degree program that will offer all the value of a four-year degree—for less cost.
The Grade Inflation–College Completion Connection
New research argues that increases in GPAs are responsible for the rise in college completion rates since the 1990s.
New Programs: Cannabis Science, Engineering, Bilingual Journalism, Data Science, Occupational Therapy
Community College of Denver is launching a bachelor of applied science degree in cannabis science and operations. Front Range Community...
A Short-Term Fix, a Search for Long-Term Solutions
Long Beach City College created designated parking on campus where unhoused students can sleep safely in their cars overnight. Some observers worry the plan is shortsighted and sends the wrong message.
The New NCAA Constitution Hints at Big Changes Ahead
A new draft of the National Collegiate Athletic Association constitution ‘embraces’ compensation for athletes’ names, images and likenesses and promises to give each division the power to govern itself.
Report: Student Housing Badly Managed by National Company
Students across the country living in apartments owned by the same property management company are reporting broken elevators, malfunctioning fire...
Saint Michael’s President Blames Outbreak on Halloween Parties
Saint Michael’s College in Vermont held Friday’s classes online due to an outbreak of COVID-19. Saint Michael’s, which has about...