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Florida Looks to Remove Sociology From Gen. Ed.
Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. said he proposed the change to make room for civic literacy, but some sociology professors are doubtful.
Reinstating Pell Grants in Prisons Moves Slowly After 26-Year Ban
Pell Grants were officially restored for incarcerated students in July. But helping them access the funds is a multi-step process for colleges and corrections agencies.
Study: Encouraging First-Gen, Low-Income Learners to Utilize University Resources
A new article published in the Harvard Educational Review found faculty and staff can implement three strategies that result in changed behavior among first-generation and low-income students in accessing campus resources.
Career Prep Tip: Host a Reverse Career Fair
Flipping the model of a career fair can highlight students’ skills and talents while giving employers more time to engage with candidates of interest.
Early Application Data Are Rosy, if Complex
Applications this fall rose 41 percent over pre-pandemic levels, buoyed by a big upswing in minority applicants, according to preliminary data from the Common App.
Natural Products and Fighting Breast Cancer: Academic Minute
Foreign Language Enrollment Sees Steepest Decline on Record
The MLA’s new census shows plummeting class head counts far outstripped the general student enrollment decrease. Korean continued its rise, while Western European languages further shrank.