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Critical Take on Accreditation
The U.S. higher education system fails to fulfill its dual role of supporting peer-driven quality improvement efforts while serving as...
Academic Minute: Sharing the Road
Today on the Academic Minute, Monica Menendez, associate professor of civil and urban engineering at NYU Abu Dhabi, looks into...
Coronavirus News Roundup for April 14
Everything you need to know for Tuesday about higher ed and the coronavirus in one easy-to-read package (with some distractions to help your sanity).
Pandemic Unsettles Hiring Cycle for College Presidents
The pandemic has thrown a wrench into searches for new college presidents. Some who'd planned to retire are staying a little longer, while colleges that need to hire new presidents are taking meetings online.
Degrees of Separation
Researchers say their results finding high levels of interconnectedness by virtue of students' course enrollments suggest caution is warranted when it comes to resuming in-person instruction.
Losing Minority Students
Study finds that when states ban affirmative action, their numbers of underrepresented minority students go down, for the long run.
Will Students Show Up?
Study shows potential impact of coronavirus on admissions and enrollment. The students don't like the instruction they are receiving.
Importance of the Humanities
The humanities and soft skills might be more important than ever. In today's Academic Minute, Pennsylvania State University's Laurie Grobman...