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The Future of the Academic Conference
Pitched the Delta curveball, some scholarly associations turn to online meetings again while others still plan to meet face-to-face in the coming weeks. The groups are rethinking what annual meetings will look like after the pandemic, with implications for equity and accessibility.
Penn State Professor Charged With Assaulting Student
W. Oliver Baker, an assistant professor of English and African American studies at Pennsylvania State University, faces misdemeanor charges --...
Amazon Ups Ante for Employer-Paid Education and Training
Amazon announced last week that it will spend $1.2 billion by 2025 to expand its Career Choice program, paying 100...
Not All Americans Think College Is Worth It
Political party, age and income level play a role in whether Americans believe a bachelor's degree is worth the time and money.
Big 12 Gains Four More Universities
The Big 12 Conference, which is losing the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Oklahoma, is gaining...
Institutions Will Be Impacted by Biden Vaccine Mandate
President Biden announced that he is requiring large private businesses and federal contractors to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for their employees, a move that's expected to affect colleges and universities.
Academic Minute: Discovering Anti-Viral Treatments for COVID
Today on the Academic Minute: Dana Ferraris, associate professor of chemistry at McDaniel College, explains how the COVID-19 pandemic is...