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College Board Defends Itself on AP African American Studies
The College Board on Saturday issued a new defense of its record in releasing the new Advanced Placement course in...
New Mexico State Suspends Troubled Men’s Basketball Season
New Mexico State University said on Friday that it had indefinitely suspended the operation of its men’s basketball program, citing...
Illuminating Dark Fishing Vessels at Sea: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute: Heather Welch, project scientist at the University of California, Santa Cruz, explores attempts to police...
In Austin, Alleged Threats for Criticizing DEI
An associate professor who has denounced his university’s approaches to a slew of progressive issues is alleging his own “viewpoint diversity” is being threatened.
Carleton College to Begin Divesting From Fossil Fuels
Carleton College will start to “reduce its exposure” to fossil fuel companies, according to a joint statement from Carleton president...
Plan to Reduce Faculty Workload Delayed Indefinitely
A plan to reduce faculty workloads at Metropolitan State University of Denver, which had been expected to take effect in...
Psychological Impact of Smartphones in the College Classroom
Smartphones are everywhere, including the classroom. In today’s Academic Minute, New York Institute of Technology’s Melissa Huey examines how they...
‘Procrastination-Friendly’ Academe Needs More Deadlines
Some faculty members believe eliminating deadlines optimizes flexibility for students. But cognitive psychology research suggests that students fare better academically and personally under numerous short-term deadlines.