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Former VCU Fraternity President Pleads No Contest to Hazing
The former president of a Virginia Commonwealth University fraternity has been found guilty of hazing in connection with the death...
Transfer Enrollment Falls Sharply
A new study finds that transfer enrollment from two- to four-year institutions dropped precipitously across all demographics and institutions. The consequences could be stark for underserved students.
Presbyterian College Removes Frat for ‘Hateful’ Behavior
Presbyterian College has permanently removed the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity from campus after a three-month independent investigation concluded that some...
COVID-19 Outbreak Leads Drake U to Move Classes Online
An outbreak of COVID-19 at Drake University has led next week’s classes, and finals, to be moved online. Marty Martin...
Interacting at the Intersection of Life and Religion
How do we discuss topics such as life and religion? In today’s Academic Minute, the University of Heidelberg’s Linda Sauer...
A Narrower Definition of Academic Freedom
In their new book, Michael Bérubé and Jennifer Ruth argue that the First Amendment is not crucial to academic freedom. Instead, they call on faculty to develop the rules.
GAO Takes Moderate Stance on Online Program Providers
Eagerly awaited U.S. review of companies that manage colleges’ online academic programs urges more Education Department scrutiny but doesn’t appear to significantly threaten revenue-sharing deals.
Connecting Where Life and Religion Intersect: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute: Linda Sauer Bredvik, lecturer in sociolinguistics at the University of Heidelberg, determines what to listen...