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Wesleyan, U of Minnesota End Legacy Admissions
Though Cleared of Misconduct, Stanford President Resigns
Marc Tessier-Lavigne is stepping down following an investigation that found he had no knowledge or intent of research misconduct but nevertheless co-authored papers with “serious flaws.”
No Classes, No Accreditation, No Closure?
The King’s College is squeezed financially, has lost accreditation and will cancel classes this fall. But leadership doesn’t intend for the closure to be permanent.
Supporting Internship Experience With Pay
Emory University launched a privately funded internship aid program for undergraduate students, alleviating the financial burden on students participating in experiential learning.
Success Program Launch: Alumni Mentors for Biology Students
A mentorship program for STEM students offers insight into the field and network connections for undergraduate students’ postgraduate success.
Texas A&M Dean Resigns Amid Black Journalist Tenure Controversy
Reporting about a new journalism program finds that a celebrated hire rejected a watered down job offer, spurring an interim dean to resign.
Corequisite Courses Gain Momentum
Some Oregon community colleges are trying an alternative approach to remedial education. Higher ed institutions nationally are increasingly embracing the model, but lingering hesitancy remains about the change.
Biden’s Backup for Student Loan Relief Likely to Take a Year
Negotiations over loan forgiveness will spotlight the Education Department’s complicated process to enact new rules—and are likely to frustrate borrowers in the process.