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As Students Dispersed, Tutoring Services Adapted
With the pandemic limiting face-to-face interaction, universities turned to new virtual peer tutoring pathways that save money and can offer sessions at any time of day. But are students booking as many sessions and getting the academic help they need?
Cabrini University Eliminates 46 Positions, Some Programs
Cabrini University will eliminate 46 positions and cut or change 15 of its 69 programs, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. The...
Insider-Only Webcast | Overcoming Faculty Pandemic Burnout | Friday, February 26 at 2:00 pm ET
Professors say faculty burnout is a real threat. This year, in particular, institutions need to act before it’s too late...
Admitting a Student, and Turning Down His Accommodation (at First)
Stanford admitted Antonio Milane but denied him a scribe that he says he needs for homework. After he attracted 57,000 supporters with his story of having cerebral palsy, the university changed its position.
The Rich Get Richer…
Selective institutions are thriving in admissions this year, Common App shows. Not only are they getting more applicants over all, but also more from minority, first-gen and low-income groups.
Cost of an Excellent Education
A self-directed student may not fit the mold of a well-behaved student. In today's Academic Minute, Thomas Jefferson University's Anahid...
A New Admissions Scandal
This scandal doesn't feature as much money but allegedly involves completely fraudulent applications. And top colleges and universities were duped.
The Academic Progress Tournament Returns
Our annual bracket shows who would win the NCAA Division I men's basketball championship based on academic performance. And the winner is …