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The Downside of Reduced Student Borrowing
New research shows more student borrowing is connected to greater academic success -- at least at community colleges -- and indicates reduced borrowing could lead to higher loan defaults.
LGBTQ Youth in Foster Care
Foster care can be tough, especially for LGBTQ youth. In today's Academic Minute, the University at Albany's Sarah Mountz details...
Deep Cuts in Puerto Rico
Alaska isn't the only place facing deep cuts to public funding. The University of Puerto Rico's annual appropriation has fallen by $333 million over three years.
Trump Administration's Take on Transparency and Deregulation
Education Department official describes the administration's philosophy on accountability in higher education and agrees with fellow panelists on states' overreliance on federal funding.
Blowback
An Indiana University lecturer is facing social media backlash after accusations she verbally abused a mentally disabled employee at a local McDonald's.
Legislators Fail to Override Alaska Governor's Budget Veto
Alaska's legislators failed Wednesday to override Governor Mike Dunleavy's veto of budget legislation that cut $130 million, or 41 percent...
Academic Minute: LGBTQ Youth in Foster Care
Today on the Academic Minute, Sarah Mountz, assistant professor in the school of social welfare at the University at Albany...
Elsevier Ends Journal Access for UC System
Elsevier this week began revoking the University of California system’s journal access -- more than six months after the two...