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Alcohol Affects College Women's Academics More Than Men
A study of college students’ alcohol consumption and cognitive function found that the academic performance and mental health of women...
Consent to Search
Do you have to let the government search you? In today's Academic Minute, part of Scripps College Week, Jennifer Groscup...
‘The Merit Myth’
Author discusses his new book about how colleges admit and serve students.
Testing Turmoil
ACT replaces leader and moves to cut costs; College Board accused of difficulties in SAT registration.
Colleges Woo Students With Bargain Tuition Rates
This spring many colleges announced tuition deals for students in response to the pandemic, and they’re seeing it pay off with growing application numbers.
Pausing Grad Admissions
Some social science departments are suspending or limiting graduate cohorts to free up money and faculty attention for students affected by the pandemic. But some question the decision, pointing to need for more social scientists in a public health crisis, not fewer.
New Presidents or Provosts: Clark College, Everett CC, Juilliard School, Maryville College, Mitchell Hamline School of Law, Purdue U Northwest, Seton Hall U, University College London, U of the Cumberlands, Wilfrid Laurier U
Bryan Coker, vice president and dean of students at Goucher College, in Maryland, has been chosen as president of Maryville...
Coronavirus News Roundup for June 1
Everything you need to know for Monday and the week ahead about higher ed and the coronavirus in one easy-to-read package (with some distractions to help your sanity). Plus, a special Q&A on disaggregating race data.