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Does Climate Activism Help or Hinder an Academic Career?
Scientists involved in blocking roads and invading private jet terminals say they’ve lost out on promotions and been reported by students, but others cite their protests in grant applications as forms of research output.
Book on Princeton Syllabus Sparks Conflict
University leaders are fielding demands to remove a book, deemed antisemitic by some and a legitimate criticism of Israel by others, from a course syllabus.
Free Speech Requirements Proposed for Law Schools
The proposal by the accrediting arm of the American Bar Association comes in the wake of multiple incidents of law school students shouting down speakers.
Union Institute & University Mired in Financial Woes
Union Institute has been missing payroll and rent payments at facilities in Ohio and Florida. University leaders have offered little reassurance or recourse as employees fear a potential closure.
Southern New Hampshire Shuttering Kenzie Academy Boot Camp
Only two years after acquiring the coding trainer, the university cited the rise of AI and increased competition as reasons for the shutdown.
Academic Success Tip: Incorporate Digital Badging for Individualized Learning
A Brenau University education professor added digital badges to an online course to motivate students to take responsibility for their learning and provide equitable grading standards.
Laying a Path to Get Students ‘Back on Track’
An established mentorship program at York College in Pennsylvania boosts grade point averages among students on academic probation—and students report better time management, focus and other positive behavior changes.