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Louisiana’s Corequisite Math Courses Boost Completion
In its first year of implementation, the new course structure—which replaces remedial classes with credit-bearing support sessions—has increased the passing rate for entry-level math by nearly 400 percent.
Researchers Find Exam Answers for Half Their Modules on Chegg
Australian scholars say improving response times make website “an appealing tool” for cheating, but findings are disputed.
Higher Ed Unionization Has Surged Since 2012, Bucking U.S. Labor Trends
The number of unionized grad-student workers more than doubled in just over a decade, according to a new report on higher education labor. Most of the growth came at private institutions, where faculty unionization has also spiked.
Cornell, UAW Reach Tentative Agreement
4 Arrested at U of Michigan Demonstration
Success Program Launch: A Research Fellowship for Business Students
A new experiential learning initiative at Georgia State promotes research skills, critical thinking and innovation for students majoring in business.
Campus Engagement Tip: Mentoring for Women of Color
Long-standing programs provide interpersonal and professional relationships for female students of color, helping them navigate barriers on campus and beyond.
Academic Publishers Threatened By Open-Access Expansion
Critics say a directive to make federally funded research immediately free to the public could violate authors’ copyrights. It could also disrupt the $19 billion academic publishing industry.