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Gender Imbalances in Free-Inquiry Physics Labs
Men and women assume different roles when participating in low-structure, inquiry-based physics labs, says a new study in Physics Education...
Coronavirus News Roundup for June 2
Everything you need to know for Tuesday about higher ed and the coronavirus in one easy-to-read package.
Consent to Search
Do you have to let the government search you? In today's Academic Minute, part of Scripps College Week, Jennifer Groscup...
‘The Merit Myth’
Author discusses his new book about how colleges admit and serve students.
Pausing Grad Admissions
Some social science departments are suspending or limiting graduate cohorts to free up money and faculty attention for students affected by the pandemic. But some question the decision, pointing to need for more social scientists in a public health crisis, not fewer.
Colleges Woo Students With Bargain Tuition Rates
This spring many colleges announced tuition deals for students in response to the pandemic, and they’re seeing it pay off with growing application numbers.
Testing Turmoil
ACT replaces leader and moves to cut costs; College Board accused of difficulties in SAT registration.
Trump Proclamation Bars Entry of Certain Chinese Students
President Trump issued a proclamation Friday barring entry of Chinese graduate students and researchers affiliated with universities connected to the...