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California Bill Would Extend Food Benefits to More Students
The California Legislature passed a measure Thursday that would extend federal food assistance benefits to more college students in the...
Who Didn’t Submit Test Scores?
The Common App has previously reported that 43 percent of applicants reported a test score in an application, down in one year from 77 percent. Now it is explaining which students were most and least likely to submit scores.
Discovering Anti-Viral Drugs to Treat COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is offering a great teaching opportunity for faculty. In today's Academic Minute, McDaniel College's Dana Ferraris discusses...
'U.S. News' Makes Modest Tweak in Methodology
It rejects arguments that it should drop SAT and ACT scores from rankings, but makes minor change in how they are considered. The colleges it ranks are largely unchanged at the top.
The Future of the Academic Conference
Pitched the Delta curveball, some scholarly associations turn to online meetings again while others still plan to meet face-to-face in the coming weeks. The groups are rethinking what annual meetings will look like after the pandemic, with implications for equity and accessibility.
Marijuana Use Reaches Record Levels Among College Students
Marijuana use among U.S. college students reached a historic high in 2020, while alcohol use took a "significant" drop, according...
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Lag at Maryland HBCUs
Vaccination rates at historically Black public colleges and universities in Maryland lag compared to other institutions in the state's public university system.
Not All Americans Think College Is Worth It
Political party, age and income level play a role in whether Americans believe a bachelor's degree is worth the time and money.