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Hannah-Jones Turns Down UNC Offer
She will join the faculty at Howard University, as will author and fellow journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates. The fallout continues at Chapel Hill, where many view her decision as the result of racism among UNC trustees who resisted granting her tenure.
Controversial Student Visa Rule Withdrawn
More than 99 percent of commenters opposed the rule proposed by the Trump administration, which would have required international students to reapply for visas after two- or four-year fixed terms.
Despite Positive Experiences, Students Question Value of College
Survey finds students support their institutions and mostly plan to re-enroll -- but increasingly doubt whether education is worth the price.
New Presidents or Provosts: Arapahoe CC, Fayetteville State U, John Carroll U, McDaniel College, New School, Ottawa U, U of Maryland-College Park, U of Nebraska-Omaha
Stephanie J. Fujii, vice president of academic affairs at Scottsdale Community College, in Arizona, has been named president of Arapahoe...
A Welcome Wagon in Uncertain Times
When Kingsborough Community College president Claudia Schrader couldn’t greet incoming students on campus, she went to visit them at home. She hopes to turn the “welcome wagon” into a Kingsborough tradition.
UPenn President Nominated for German Ambassadorship
University of Pennsylvania president Amy Gutmann has been nominated by President Biden to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Germany. President...
Academic Minute: COVID-19 Medications
Today on the Academic Minute: Jonathan Watanabe, professor of clinical pharmacy at the University of California, Irvine, details how clinicians...
U of Oregon Announces $500 Million Gift
The University of Oregon announced a second $500 million gift from Penny and Phil Knight, launching the next phase of...