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COVID-19 Roundup: ‘Circuit Breakers’ to Stop Virus’s Spread
Several more universities pause in-person instruction to stem spread of virus, as such moves spur decreases elsewhere. Study estimates sizable role of in-person instruction in local outbreaks. Most NCAA fall championships will be played in the spring.
Virginia Refinancing Higher Ed Debt
Virginia governor Ralph Northam announced Tuesday that the state will refinance some debt to save millions of dollars for higher...
American Adrenaline Narrative
What is the American adrenaline narrative? In today's Academic Minute, Stockton University's Kristin J. Jacobson explains this term and how...
Alumni Blitz for the Liberal Arts
Adrian College planned to terminate history, philosophy, religion and more -- until graduates organized to stop it. Faculty members still don't understand why the programs were threatened.
William & Mary Plagiarized Statement on Athletics Cuts
Samantha Huge, director of athletics at the College of William & Mary, admitted on Sept. 18 that the college’s letter...
Professor Who Called COVID-19 the ‘Chinese Virus’ on Leave
The University of Cincinnati is reportedly investigating an instructor who referred to the coronavirus as the “Chinese virus,” a term that has been deemed xenophobic, unscientific and politicized, and which has been employed by President Trump.
Ohio University Administrator Accepts $100K Bonus
Deborah Shaffer, vice president for finance and administration at Ohio University, accepted a $100,000 bonus in July after hundreds of...
Democrats in Moderation
Democrats in tight, key races in moderate states are shying away from supporting Joe Biden's debt cancellation and free college plans.