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Isolating With COVID … and a Roommate
Facing a projected squeeze on isolation housing, some colleges modify their polices to allow COVID-positive students to isolate in their dorms—even if they have roommates—or to go home.
Education Department Announces Grants, Guidance
The U.S. Education Department announced new grants under the American Rescue Plan and also provided new guidance on how colleges...
Academic Minute: Climate Change in the Hindu Kush–Himalaya
Today on the Academic Minute: Falk Huettmann, professor of wildlife ecology at the University of Alaska at Fairbanks, explores climate...
No Love Lost
Jordan Peterson is retiring from the University of Toronto, citing his “persona non grata” status—and academe’s “craven” embrace of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
An Online ‘Moon Shot’ for the Developing World
A new, free online certificate program from Arizona State’s Thunderbird School of Global Management will be offered in 40 languages and seeks to reach refugees, women and others in the developing world.
Denmark Wants to Shift Enrollments
Government orders cuts in large cities, hoping to attract more students to smaller cities and towns.
NCAA Adopts New Constitution, Policies for Trans Athletes
The NCAA ratified a new constitution Thursday despite objections from members who feel it concentrates too much money and power in the hands of Division I colleges.
UNC Chapel Hill Adds $2M to Threatened Library Budget
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will direct $2 million annually to its library budgets, changing course on...