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University of California System Bans Fully Online Degrees
The 10-campus system closes a loophole that could have let undergraduates piece together a degree. Experts and some inside the system say that in justifying its decision, UC perpetuated outdated claims about online learning.
The Worsening Teen Mental Health Crisis: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute: Toria Herd, postdoctoral research fellow at Pennsylvania State University, discusses the mental health issues facing...
Marymount Eliminates Liberal Arts Degrees
The board of Marymount University, in Virginia, voted unanimously to eliminate 10 programs, mostly in the liberal arts, on Friday...
ACE, PEN Produce Guide for Defending Academic Freedom
The American Council on Education and PEN America have produced a guide on defending academic freedom in tense political times...
Indictment in Racial Attack at U of Kentucky
Sophia Rosing was indicted by a Kentucky grand jury this week for third-degree assault of a police officer, two counts of fourth-degree assault, second-degree disorderly conduct and alcohol intoxication.
A Supreme Showdown Over Debt Relief
The legal battle over President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program has reached the Supreme Court, which will decide whether the administration has the authority to forgive the loans and whether the plaintiffs have standing to sue.
Appeals Court Rules Against Berkeley Plan for Student Housing
A California appeals court has ruled against a plan put forward by the University of California, Berkeley, to develop student...
Program Innovation: Establishing Healthy Student Learning Habits
The University of Iowa’s Learning at Iowa program reinforces necessary skills for incoming students, preparing them for academic success by focusing on mind-set, metacognition and memory.