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Is ‘Fatphobia’ the Last Acceptable Prejudice in the Academy?
A Cornell University philosopher is calling out the discrimination—which is often blatant—faced by scholars deemed overweight.
Career Prep Tip: Incorporate Career Interviews Into a First-Year Seminar
As part of a larger career-readiness curriculum, students at Polk State College complete an interview with someone in their desired career field to learn more about the job and if it aligns with their interests.
Congress Passes FAFSA Formula Fix
Congress moved Thursday to fix an error in the legislation overhauling the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, days after...
As Alabama Republicans Target DEI, They Propose ‘Gag Order’ on Professors
Free speech groups and students have raised alarm about a bill that flew through the state’s Senate last week and awaits action in the House.
Academic Success Tip: A Course to Improve Academics of Students on Probation
Leaders at Goucher College created a new course to help students struggling academically to engage in effective learning strategies and increase their cumulative GPAs.
COVID’s Effects on Preschool Children’s Learning: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute: Steven Barnett, Board of Governors Professor of Education at Rutgers University, discusses some of the...
Latina Bachelor’s Degree Attainment on the Rise
Latinas are earning bachelor’s and graduate degrees at higher rates than in the past, but they earn lower wages than...
Israeli Speaker Canceled, Event Evacuated at UC Berkeley
Violent pro-Palestinian protests prompted officials to shut down a talk by an Israeli lawyer.