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Legislation Guarantees Mental Health Withdrawal in Maryland
University leave-of-absence policies have been under scrutiny for how they handle mental health emergencies. Maryland lawmakers hope a new bill will help.
California Bill Would Create ‘Black-Serving Institution’ Designation
Some lawmakers and higher ed leaders in California want a state-level designation highlighting colleges and universities serving Black students well.
Qatar Foundation Pushes Back on House Republicans’ Accusations
After Northwestern University’s ties to Qatar came under fire Thursday at a House hearing on antisemitism, the Qatar Foundation pushed...
Art College Cites FAFSA Issues as One Reason for Closure
Delaware College of Art and Design is closing in the coming weeks, due to financial challenges driven by declining enrollment...
What Chernobyl’s Worms Tell Us About DNA Damage: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute: Sophia Tintori, postdoctoral associate in the biology department at New York University, heads to Chernobyl...
Five Takeaways From the UCLA, Northwestern, Rutgers Antisemitism Hearing
Republicans sharply criticized Northwestern, but didn’t land any knock-out blows. UCLA avoided tough scrutiny. And this time, Democrats and faculty members went on the offensive.
Tutor.com Faces Scrutiny Over Data Privacy Concerns
A Senate committee is investigating the Chinese-owned company.
Report: Test Scores Helpful for Remedial Course Placement
A new report from ACT, the company that owns and administers its namesake standardized exam, found that its test scores...