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UW Madison Removes Chief Diversity Officer
The University of Wisconsin at Madison has removed its chief diversity officer, LaVar Charleston, from his post following an internal...
Dual Leadership Controversies Plague Seton Hall
Seton Hall’s current president allegedly failed to report sexual abuse. The university is also embroiled in an acrimonious lawsuit with a former president.
Study: Academic Alerts Slash Course Withdrawal Rates by 30%
Most universities have systems to alert students to low grades or high absence rates, but there’s been little evidence showing they change student outcomes. New research from Oklahoma State shows the notifications are worthwhile investments.
Laken Riley Act Passes Senate
The House is preparing to take up the Laken Riley Act later this week after the Senate passed the bill...
Commonwealth University to Close Clearfield Campus
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is shutting down its campus in Clearfield, citing declining enrollment and financial challenges, officials announced in...
U of Rochester Students Expelled Over ‘Wanted’ Posters
The University of Rochester has expelled a group of students who last fall plastered campus with posters critical of university...
Harvard Settles Antisemitism Lawsuits
Harvard University agreed to use a broader definition of antisemitism in its nondiscrimination policies and will hire an administrator to...
Students and Instructors Say AI Tool Helps With Understanding, Confidence in Course Materials
Recently published data from Macmillan Learning finds an embedded artificial intelligence tool can improve student learning and that students put up their own guardrails when using the tool.