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Applying Logic to the Gun Control Debate: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute: PJ Verrecchia, professor of criminology and criminal justice at York College of Pennsylvania, seeks to...
DeVry University Sues Education Department
For-profit DeVry University is suing the U.S. Education Department to block it from recouping millions to repay discharged student loans...
Bethel of Minnesota Will Cut 9 Majors and Minors
Bethel University of Minnesota is cutting nine majors and minors and expanding four programs to deal with shifts in enrollment...
Doing Good Feels Surprisingly Good
Want to feel good? Do good. In today’s Academic Minute, the University of Texas at Austin’s Amit Kumar explores why...
Fordham Booster Requirement Draws Backlash
The Jesuit university is one of a small group of institutions to mandate the new COVID-19 booster. Some call the policy draconian; others wonder why there aren’t more like it.
Maine Augusta’s Presidential Search Do-Over
The University of Maine at Augusta is relaunching a presidential search after the last one failed because system leaders withheld information about the candidate they selected.
With Online Social Annotation, Students Read Together
Students who use collaborative annotation tools learn and build community, according to a new study. Many faculty members are enthusiastic proponents of the tools, even while acknowledging their limitations.
New Programs: Cannabis Studies, Jewish Studies, Engineering Technology, Biomedical Engineering
City Colleges of Chicago is offering a new degree in applied cannabis studies. Cornell University is starting a major in...