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Harvard’s Largest Division Drops DEI Hiring Statements

Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS), which houses 40 academic departments and more than 30 centers, is dropping...
John Legend is pictured on the big screen in graduation regalia as he speaks to Loyola Marymount University students.

Graduation Speakers on Democracy, Free College and Being a “Weird Person”

From Ken Burns to children’s YouTuber Ms. Rachel, commencement speakers tapped into the hopes, fears and quirks of the class of 2024.

Provosts on Gen AI, Tenure and Program Cuts: Key Podcast

Colleges and universities are undergoing intense pressure from a lot of angles—and their provosts are arguably at the epicenter of...

Unexpected Benefits of Projects in the Humanities: Academic Minute

Today on the Academic Minute, part of Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Benefits of Project-Based Learning Week: Ryan Madan, associate professor of...
Older scientist helping younger scientist. Both are women.

National Science Foundation Expands Mentoring Requirements to Bolster STEM Pipeline

Under a newly adopted policy, the independent federal agency now requires mentoring plans for all graduate students involved in NSF-funded research projects.

A group of students and a professor meet in a research laboratory. All are wearing lab coats.

Program Innovations: Promoting Success in Student Research

To enhance the student experience and increase access to experiential learning, colleges and universities have gotten creative with undergraduate research experiences.

A blonde woman holds a customized Alabama license plate for Troy University with the vanity tag “leader” in all caps

Funding Student Success: License Plate Purchases Help Students Study Abroad

Students, alumni and supporters of Troy University can purchase special branded license plates to display their school spirit and fund student success experiences for learners.

Ep. 116: Provosts’ Perspectives on Generative AI, Tenure and Academic Program Cuts

A new episode examines chief academic officers’ views on a range of pressing issues.