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A Best-Selling Textbook Is Now Free
A popular chemistry book's jump from a publishing titan to an OER pioneer could be pivotal for the open access movement. For the author, it's also a fitting tribute to his late son.
Company Steps in to Ease Transfer-Credit Friction
Outlier creates a network of institutions to try to fix a broken system of transfer credit. Experts applaud the company's efforts, but its for-profit nature may limit acceptance by some institutions.
Federal Judge Rules Michigan State in Violation of Title IX
A U.S. District Court judge has ruled that Michigan State University does not have to reinstate its women's swimming and...
New Haven Chancellor Quits Over 'University Politics'
Steve Kaplan has led the University of New Haven for nearly 20 years, first as president, then as its new...
Senate Passes Bill to Restore 85-15 Rule
The Senate passed a bipartisan bill that clarifies an exception to the 85-15 rule, a law that requires colleges to...
When Therapy Harms: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute: Alexander Williams, assistant teaching professor and program director of psychology at the University of Kansas...
New Programs: Health, Early Childhood Education, Health and Aging
Davidson-Davie Community College is creating a large healthcare apprenticeship in North Carolina. Northern Essex Community College is starting an associate...
"The Psychological Power of the Word 'Free' "
Some community colleges that lost enrollment during the pandemic are luring students back by promising them free tuition.