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U of Calif. Academic Workers Reach Deal; Strike Continues
Postdoctoral scholars and academic researchers across the University of California system reached tentative contract deals Tuesday, 15 days into an...
A Case for Wildfire Retreat: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute: Emily Schlickman, assistant professor of landscape architecture and environmental design at the University of California...
‘Unicorns’ in Uncertain Times
At a time when many women’s colleges are struggling to remain viable—and, some might argue, relevant—the colleges’ leaders and students have no doubt the institutions are needed.
A Holistic Approach to Transferring Credits
Institutions have long sought to improve the credit transfer process. A new report from Ithaka S+R outlines strategies to help students earn credit for all types of higher learning.
Edward Waters U Shuts Down Faculty Union
Edward Waters University, a historically Black university in Florida, has ended recognition of its faculty union, The Tributary reported. The...
Is Nonprofit Overhead a Need or Greed?
Nonprofit organizations can struggle with spending issues in myriad ways. In today’s Academic Minute, the University of Kansas’ Hala Altamimi...
Pushed Out
U of Texas Southwestern Medical Center settled a long-running lawsuit from a professor who alleged discrimination on the basis of age and sex. What does the case say about conditions for older female academics?
1 Killed, 4 Shot at Florida A&M
One person was killed and four others were shot at Florida A&M University Sunday afternoon. The university identified the victims...