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Students Under More Surveillance Than Ever

A new book from a Purdue University professor outlines how universities’ embrace of some digital technology tools is reinforcing racial and economic inequities.

Penn State Cancer Researcher Faces Retractions, Research Ban

Pennsylvania State University has barred a biomedical engineering professor from conducting further research following an investigation that found “unreliable data”...

Under Borrower Defense, Ed Dept. Forgave $17.2B in Student Loans

The Department of Education had forgiven $17.2 billion in federal student loans for nearly 975,000 borrowers as of April 30...
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Positive Partnership: Creating Internships for Community College Students

Two-year college students are less likely to have paid internship experiences compared to their four-year peers. Community and institutional partnerships can provide additional opportunities for this population.

With $132 Million Gift, Washington and Lee to Go Need-Blind

Washington and Lee University has received a gift of $132 million that will allow it to go need-blind in admissions...
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Author Argues Maryland President ‘Clearly’ Plagiarized

Last month the University of Maryland, College Park, president was accused of plagiarism. The author he allegedly lifted text from called the act “disappointing.”

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Data-Based Decisions Tip: Targeted Outreach Improves Student Tutoring Participation

Pennsylvania State University uses instructor flags to promote student awareness of supplemental instruction and tutoring support, which has increased attendance and engagement in the past year.

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International University Leaders Convene to Discuss Threats to Academic Freedom

Speakers linked academic freedom and the future of democracy less than two weeks before the presidential election.