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Common App Expands Direct Admissions
The Common Application is expanding its direct admissions efforts, this month partnering with 70 institutions in 28 states to offer...
Judge Grants Class Action Status in Athlete Compensation Lawsuit
A federal judge on Friday ruled that thousands of current and former college athletes should be included in the damages...
Defining Good Conversation: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute: Paula Marantz, dean and distinguished professor of English at Drexel University, explores some of the...
U of Washington Faculty Search Weighed Race Inappropriately
A psychology department hiring committee re-ranked finalists to hire a Black candidate over a white person originally rated No. 1, violating policy, a report concludes.
‘Narcissistic’ Presidents Linked to Declining University Performance
Hiring committees should “measure the egotism of candidates” for the roles, say researchers who compared leaders’ traits and institutional outcomes.
Young People Feel Meaningless. How Can Higher Ed Help?
A new study from Harvard found financial stress, world events and loneliness contribute to young adults’ poor mental health. Researchers offer three tactics to reassure and motivate students about their purpose in life.
Vermont State to Cut Fewer Faculty Positions Than Planned
Cuts at Vermont State University will not be as deep as expected after 17 faculty members accepted buyouts, six decided...
Instructure to Buy Parchment, a Credentialing Platform
Parchment, a digital transcript and credential platform, will be acquired by Instructure, which makes the learning management software Canvas, for...