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A Barrier to Protecting Native Americans From COVID: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute, part of University of Southern California Week: Robin Craig, Robert C. Packard Trustee Chair in...
Tenured and Making $0?
Emails suggest a Purdue University math faculty member has been punished for his COVID-19–era teaching. The university says it “regrets that some have chosen to release incomplete confidential personnel files.”
Chancellor of Purdue Northwest to Leave Next Year
Thomas L. Keon, chancellor of Purdue University Northwest, announced that he will be stepping down on June 30, 2024. His...
Sackler Family Gave Millions to National Academies
Officials of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine kept quiet about their decision to accept $19 million in...
Professors Can Make a Difference in Promoting Students’ Success
How can professors support students, beyond engaging them in more active learning? Our infographic offers six ideas.
Abortion Ban States See Deep Drop in OB-GYN Residency Applicants
States that have enacted abortion bans saw a 10.5 percent drop in applicants for obstetrics and gynecology residencies in 2023...
A Brutal Critique of AP Courses
New book, Shortchanged, says the program hurts students and the values of the liberal arts.
How Well Do Career-Prep Offerings Serve Students?
Harvard researchers say colleges have all kinds of programs and supports designed to help students get well-paying jobs, but there’s little research on if they accomplish their goals.