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Discovering Anti-Viral Drugs to Treat COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is offering a great teaching opportunity for faculty. In today's Academic Minute, McDaniel College's Dana Ferraris discusses...
'U.S. News' Makes Modest Tweak in Methodology
It rejects arguments that it should drop SAT and ACT scores from rankings, but makes minor change in how they are considered. The colleges it ranks are largely unchanged at the top.
The Future of the Academic Conference
Pitched the Delta curveball, some scholarly associations turn to online meetings again while others still plan to meet face-to-face in the coming weeks. The groups are rethinking what annual meetings will look like after the pandemic, with implications for equity and accessibility.
First Trial Starts in Admissions Scandal
Thirty-three parents have admitted their guilt.
The Week in Admissions News
Barriers to Latinx completion; Democratic plan for free community college; students in hunger; Christian college sues over LGBTQ+ housing policy.
Institutions Will Be Impacted by Biden Vaccine Mandate
President Biden announced that he is requiring large private businesses and federal contractors to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for their employees, a move that's expected to affect colleges and universities.
Not All Americans Think College Is Worth It
Political party, age and income level play a role in whether Americans believe a bachelor's degree is worth the time and money.
Liberty U Resumes In-Person Classes
It acts despite hundreds of COVID-19 cases. Some of the other colleges that had moved online are also resuming normal operations.