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Amid Struggles, an Online Enabler Pivots
2U is laying off 20 percent of its workforce in wake of merger with edX but resetting how it charges institutions and offering them incentives to lower tuition.
Seattle Pacific Sues Washington AG
The Christian university is suing the Washington attorney general for investigating its anti-LGBTQ+ hiring practices, arguing it violates the institution’s First Amendment rights.
When a Teacher Ruins a Student’s Chances
A teacher revoked a letter of recommendation. Others at the high school disagreed (and quit in protest). The University of Pennsylvania rejected the applicant.
The Week in Admissions News
New approach to ranking colleges; what the public thinks about higher ed; OCR investigation of USC; where is Rick Singer?
Western Kentucky Doesn’t Fire Professor
The board of Western Kentucky University voted Friday not to fire Jeanine Huss, a tenured professor of teacher education. President...
Understanding the College Enrollment Drop
Two national experts explore why community colleges have lost students, whether and when enrollments are likely to start climbing again, and how institutions should respond.
Pandemic Planning With Older Adults in Mind: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute: Lynn A. Addington, professor of justice, law and criminology at American University, discusses how to...
San Diego State Faces Criticism Over Reported Rape
San Diego State University is being criticized by a teenager and her family over claims that she was raped by...