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House, Senate Republicans Want GAO to Investigate FAFSA Rollout
A group of Republicans in the House and Senate is asking the Government Accountability Office to investigate the Education Department’s...
New Discoveries About a Familiar Black Hole: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute, part of Northern Kentucky University Week: Dirk Grupe, associate professor and chair of the department...
Western Oregon University Adopts New Grading System
D and F grades will be replaced with “no credit” and will not affect students’ GPAs. University leaders say it will raise retention rates; critics say it may lower academic rigor and lead to grade inflation.
How Will Universities Across the Globe Fare in the ‘Year of Elections’?
Countries that are home to about half of the world’s population will hold elections in 2024. Observers consider the role higher education will play in the campaigns and how it might be reshaped by the results.
British Scholar Accused of Transphobia Wins Harassment Case
A British employment tribunal ruled Monday that the Open University didn’t properly protect one of its professors from “harassment” that...
Jewish Scholars Defend Harvard Professor on Antisemitism Task Force
A group of Jewish scholars is defending Harvard University’s appointment of Derek Penslar, the William Lee Frost Professor of Jewish...
The NIL Glass Ceiling: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute, part of Northern Kentucky University Week: Tan Boston, assistant professor at the Salmon P. Chase...
Building a Success Center at UH Mānoa for Student Engagement
The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa will open the doors to a new facility in fall 2025, housing various support resources and creating a central location for students to engage with each other.