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A quote from board chair, Keith Thompson, imposed on a photo of Birmingham-Southern College’s campus. The quote reads, “This is a tragic day for the College, our students, our employees, and our alumni.”

Birmingham-Southern Announces Abrupt Closure

Denied a lifeline from a tailor-made state loan program, the small, private Christian institution will close in May after years of financial issues.

New Bachelor’s Degrees Coming to California Community Colleges

Six new bachelor’s degrees programs have been approved at campuses within the California Community Colleges system, according to a news...
Miguel Cardona stands next to President Joe Biden in the Roosevelt Room of the White House.

Citing FAFSA Mess, Colleges Want Relief From New Gainful Rule

The Education Department asked for two years’ worth of data by July 31—a task that will be “a significant institutional undertaking,” administrators say.

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‘That’s a Great Question!’: The Value of Positive Faculty Feedback

One recent paper links welcoming faculty responses to student questions to better student outcomes in STEM courses, building on other work finding that students benefit when professors are approachable, accessible and supportive.

Historical World Orders and Our Current Crisis: Academic Minute

Today on the Academic Minute: Ayse Zarakol, professor of international relations at the University of Cambridge, looks back to see...
A photo of protestors holding signs objecting to job cuts at Lesley University.

A Third Vote of No Confidence at Lesley University

Amid job cuts and an alleged lack of transparency, faculty have repeatedly registered their discontent with President Janet Steinmayer. But will it change anything?

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Digital Media Literacy Becoming a Graduation Requirement

As concerns mount about online misinformation, AI-created images and the ethics of the digital landscape, several institutions are requiring courses in digital media literacy.

College of Saint Rose Campus

Making College Mergers Easier in New York

State weighs changes that would let struggling private colleges team up with out-of-state institutions.