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House Ed Committee Wants Stronger Campus Free Speech Protections

In a report released Thursday, Republicans on the House Education and Workforce Committee called for “strong federal protections,” which they...
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Rankled by Rankings

Shifts in methodology scrambled the usual hierarchy of U.S. News’s annual college rankings, prompting a fierce backlash from some higher ed leaders. 

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4 Ways to Meet Student Parents’ Needs on Campus

A new report analyzes opportunities for colleges and universities to support students with children to help them overcome barriers to completion.

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Campus Engagement Tip: Make Career Services Visible to Students Early

To engage younger students in career conversations earlier, the Binghamton University career center launched an engagement strategy, increasing outreach and conversations with first- and second-year students.

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Barriers to Tenure and Promotion Persist for Psychology Faculty of Color

A report by the American Psychological Association outlines the barriers many faculty members of color face and calls for increased transparency in the tenure and promotion process.

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Pressure on Controversial Online Econ Forum Continues

A July presentation from researchers pulled back the veil a bit about who posts on EJMR. A website now claims it knows the administrator’s identity, but David Griffith-Jones says he’s no longer involved.

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Registering for Classes—3 Semesters at a Time

Alamo Colleges is allowing students to register for up to three semesters’ worth of classes at once, to reduce uncertainty and better accommodate students’ complex schedules.

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No Calculus? No Problem at Caltech

With many high school students lacking access to key STEM classes, Caltech and other technology-focused institutions are exploring admissions alternatives.