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An image of the text alert sent to Lane College students superimposed on a photo of a campus building. The text message reads, "Lane College Campus lock down, Campus lock down. Black male, dreads black hoody the area of Jennie Hall possibly armed. Any contact call JPD or Security."

A Lockdown, Then Criticism at Lane College

Some people on campus complained about a lack of communication during a recent lockdown. Lane administrators said they took all necessary steps to keep everyone informed.

Five nursing students smile at Jessie, a spaniel dog, in her white dog bed

Student Wellness Tip: Therapy Dogs Ease Academic Stress for Nursing Students

Many colleges welcome therapy dogs to campus to support students, especially during exam times, but measuring the impact is less common. A recent pilot study found therapy dogs can decrease student stress when they are present in the classroom throughout the term.

Changing Students’ Lives Through Better Sleep: Academic Minute

Today on the Academic Minute, part of University of St. Thomas Week: J. Roxanne Prichard, a professor of psychology, explains...
A woman points at large letters that spell out "AI"

Advisory Boards Aid in Alleviating AI Anxiety

Nearly a year after ChatGPT debuted, hundreds of educators sought advice at the Teaching and Learning With AI conference in Orlando, Fla., this week.

Commencement at Dickinson State University, with blue-robed graduates sitting on the left side of the photo and an array of flags up on the dais behind a speaker in academic regalia.

Dickinson State President Picks Degrees to Ax, Spares Others

Math, communication and political science are among those on the chopping block; English, chemistry and environmental science get a reprieve.

A picture of the book jacket beside a smiling photo of the author, Brian Rosenberg, a light-skinned man with white hair and a beard wearing glasses and a suit and tie

Higher Education as Its Own Worst Enemy

In a wide-ranging discussion about his new book, Brian Rosenberg explains how shared governance, tenure and other practices stifle change on college campuses.

House Amendment Would End Fulbright Funding

An amendment to a House appropriations bill would eliminate funding for all cultural and educational exchange programs run by the...

Students and Administrators Diverge on Improving Campus Racial Climate

A new report by NASPA, the professional organization for student affairs administrators, shows that students and senior university officials often...