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Listening to Learners: What Adult Students Need to Succeed

A webinar shared insights from students 25 and up about what would support their academic and career goals. Staff and faculty training and aligning academic programs with labor market needs are two efforts that could help.

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Study: Improving STEM Equity With Helpful Syllabus Content

An evaluation of introductory biology syllabi from just under 100 colleges and universities finds the syllabus is often focused primarily on content and less likely to offer evidence-based practices for academic success.

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Rutgers Center Cancels Conference in Response to Trump DEI Orders

The Rutgers University Center for Minority Serving Institutions announced Thursday that it has canceled an upcoming virtual conference about registered...

Should Universities Cash In on Cryptocurrency Donations?

Encouraging donations in cryptocurrency can open a new pool of donors, but some institutions are hesitant amid concerns about volatility and the regulatory environment.

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Scientists Worried After Trump Halts NIH Grant Reviews

A pause in communication is typical during a new administration’s transition. But some scientists fear that tying up NIH grant funding for any length of time could disrupt ongoing, time-sensitive clinical research.

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Confusion Follows Trump Order on Sex and Gender

The executive order could eventually change how the federal government enforces Title IX and other laws, though there’s no immediate impact on colleges.

Carnegie Foundation Launches Pilot for Sustainability Classification

The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the American Council on Education announced Thursday that they have launched...
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North Idaho College Awaits Its Fate

Could the college lose accreditation purely over board actions? Its president believes NIC has resolved the issues that prompted scrutiny ahead of a looming vote next week.