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Racist Text Messages Create Stir at Occidental College
Anti-Asian text messages shared on social media have created turmoil at Occidental College. Students are angered by the administration’s delayed response and lack of disciplinary action.
St. Valentine
The history of Valentine’s Day might not match up with our current incarnation. In today’s Academic Minute, the University of...
Does Calculus Count Too Much in Admissions?
New report suggests it does, and admissions association agrees. So do a lot of mathematicians.
Diversity on the Rise Among College Presidents
Colleges hired a greater share of Black and other nonwhite leaders in the months after Black Lives Matter became a household term than they did before, Inside Higher Ed analysis shows. Is the shift meaningful, and will it last?
Earlier Aid Awards
Survey documents impact of earlier FAFSA thanks to two changes in federal rules for applying for financial aid. Other FAFSA news isn’t as good.
Texas A&M President Forces Student Paper to Be Online Only
The president of Texas A&M University at College Station, M. Katherine Banks, is forcing the student newspaper, The Battalion, to...
Sex Toy Workshops, Speed Dating and More
Valentine’s Day marks the perfect opportunity for colleges to re-engage students on sexual health. Events range from discussions on consent to educational games like “Wheel of Fornication.”
Professor Admits He Defrauded International Students
Yue Liu, also known as Troy Liu, has admitted his guilt in a two-count “information with wire fraud” and engaging...