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How Soon to Expect Biden’s Debt Relief Plan
The announcement of his proposal for student debt relief is expected soon, but many questions—how soon and what his final policy will be—are still largely unanswered.
A 5th Straight Semester of Enrollment Declines
New data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center show total enrollment declined 4.1 percent since last spring. Community colleges are once again the sector hit the hardest.
Students’ Opinions of Professors Lean Positive
Asked about professors’ choices in instructional materials, fairness in grading and other factors, students rate professors highly. But there’s still work to be done.
A Scholars Program in Freeman Hrabowski’s Name
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute is launching a $1.5 billion initiative to enhance diversity in the sciences. The program is named for the longtime UMBC president, who is retiring this year.
A Financial Collapse Averted—but at What Cost?
Hannibal-LaGrange University will remain open in the fall despite a troubling fiscal assessment in March. But 15 percent of faculty have lost their jobs, and student morale is suffering.
Walkout at Seattle Pacific Over Anti-LGBTQ Hiring Policy
About 200 students walked out of classes Tuesday to protest Seattle Pacific University’s policy of discriminating against LGBTQ individuals in...
Federal Oversight on Accreditation Shows Weak Outcomes
A new study released Wednesday by Ithaka S+R found that changes to federal policy governing accrediting agencies have had a...
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in HIV Diagnoses: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute, part of University at Albany Week: Erika Martin, associate professor in the department of public...