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Errors in Judgment
Public university presidents are advised not to put anything in writing that they wouldn’t want released publicly. Former Michigan president Schlissel likely knew this, higher education experts say.
New Programs: Nursing, Supply Chain Management, Natural Resources, Public Health, Marketing
Berkeley College is starting a master of science in nursing. Caldwell University is starting a bachelor of science in supply...
Surges Reported at Minnesota Colleges
Minnesota colleges and universities are experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases, The Star Tribune reported. Nearly one in four University...
Class Action Suit Filed Against Top Private Colleges
Five students say leading colleges and universities are acting as an illegal “cartel” in violation of antitrust law. One of the students’ lawyers is a former prosecutor in the Varsity Blues case.
Pandemic Teaching and Learning Should Be Inclusive
Fostering an inclusive environment is key during a time of crisis. In today’s Academic Minute, the University of Hartford’s Karla...
Michigan Fires Mark Schlissel
The university says the fired president’s interactions with a subordinate “were inconsistent with promoting the dignity and reputation of the university.” Many faculty members are glad to see him gone.
Appeals Court: Title IX Liability Extends to Nonstudent Guests
Federal appeals court rules Millersville University can be held liable under Title IX in a case involving the murder of a student by a nonstudent in a campus dorm.
Good News on Admissions—Up to a Point
What impact will the current Omicron breakouts have on applications? Will low-income applicants apply? Will applicants come from China?