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Edward Waters U Shuts Down Faculty Union
Edward Waters University, a historically Black university in Florida, has ended recognition of its faculty union, The Tributary reported. The...
Is Nonprofit Overhead a Need or Greed?
Nonprofit organizations can struggle with spending issues in myriad ways. In today’s Academic Minute, the University of Kansas’ Hala Altamimi...
Pushed Out
U of Texas Southwestern Medical Center settled a long-running lawsuit from a professor who alleged discrimination on the basis of age and sex. What does the case say about conditions for older female academics?
A Campaign Fosters Faster Route to Degrees
A scholar at Camden County College used her dissertation as an opportunity to get more students to take more credits and graduate faster. The approach, a “15 to Finish” campaign, has fans and critics.
New Presidents or Provosts: East Stroudsburg U of Pa., Elon U, Florida International U, Sherman College of Chiropractic, Southeast New Mexico College, Spring Hill College
Kevin Beardmore, vice president of student affairs at Owensboro Community and Technical College, in Kentucky, has been appointed president of...
Should Fine Arts and Communications Qualify as STEM Degrees?
The U.S. government offers international graduates of STEM programs extended work visas. Now that some unconventional degrees qualify, some argue that the educational visa system is broken.
Lame Duck Agenda
Congress has a busy December, and several higher education policy priorities hang in the balance.
Ohio State President to Step Down
Ohio State University president Kristina M. Johnson is resigning after serving two and a half years in the role, as...