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Sociologists Affirm Importance of Teaching About Race
The American Sociological Association said in a statement this week that it “strongly supports scholars, teachers and researchers who are...
Florida Adds $300K Pool to Sasse’s Presidential Mansion
Former U.S. senator from Nebraska Ben Sasse formally resigned last week and will start as president of the University of...
CUNY Ends Remedial Courses
The City University of New York system ended the last of its remedial math and English courses this fall, according...
China Fails to Recruit Top Expatriates
But experts warn that if programs improve, they could attract talent from the U.S.
Destressing 101
Universities are constantly looking for creative ways to support students’ mental health. The University of Maryland is now offering a one-credit course designed to teach emotional regulation.
Capital Campaign Watch: Davenport, Elon
Starting Out Davenport University has started a campaign to raise $35 million. In the quiet phase of the campaign, it...
Legislators Question Yeshiva U on $230M in Public Funds
Three committee chairs in the New York State Senate are questioning Yeshiva University for accepting state funds as a secular...
Alabama and Lethal Injection Issues
Capital punishment is far from foolproof. In today’s Academic Minute, Amherst College’s Austin Sarat explains the stakes for states. Sarat...