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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.
Universities Brace for Funding Cuts as Congress Considers Reconciliation
Republicans want to make deep cuts to the federal budget, and several items related to higher education are on the chopping block.
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...
Trump Announces New Group of Ed Department Appointees
The Trump administration named 10 new Education Department appointees Thursday, four of whom have previously worked with the America First...
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.
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...
Post-Bankruptcy, 2U Appoints New CEO
2U, the online program manager that emerged from bankruptcy last fall, has appointed a new CEO. Kees Bol, former CEO...
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.