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Lack of Awareness Causes Students to Fall Through the Cracks
New data suggest that institutions overestimate student awareness of key support services on their campuses. Solutions include more active and effective promotion of these resources.
UVM Hockey Coach Fired for Inappropriate Texts
Prompting Discussion or Tempting Litigation?
Sarah Lawrence College will ask applicants about the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ban, quoting directly from the decision. Is it a savvy workaround or a brash rejoinder?
Researchers Say They Found IP Addresses for ‘Anonymous’ Econ Forum Posts
A study into toxicity on Economics Job Market Rumors says it uncovered IP addresses for posts, linking many back to universities.
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.”
Faculty Flee New College of Florida
How Economics Research Grew During the Pandemic: Academic Minute
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.