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UVA Threads the Needle on Legacy Admissions

The University of Virginia is changing its approach to legacy preferences in admissions, though it is not going so far...

The Brain Is Maintained by Chance the Gardener: Academic Minute

Today on the Academic Minute: Jim Hutchins, professor of health sciences at Weber State University, delves into the synapses to...

Accused Harvard Dishonesty Researcher Sues Harvard, Bloggers

Francesca Gino, the Harvard University dishonesty researcher accused of research misconduct, filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the university, Harvard Business...
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Barred From Testifying by a Research Agreement

Lawyers representing children suing California sought two Stanford University K-12 researchers as expert witnesses. But the state Department of Education threatened the professors with fines.

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Campus Campaign Uses Dogs as Awareness Hook, Teaches Students to Catch a Phish

The University of Denver’s IT and marketing teams partnered to create educational resources and outreach programs to engage students while making them aware of the signs and dangers of phishing emails.

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Students From Immigrant Families on the Rise

New reports suggest recruiting students born to immigrant parents and undocumented students is critical for colleges to stay diverse and stave off enrollment declines.

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Defining ‘First Generation’ in Different Ways

Colleges and governments offer financial and academic support for these students, but there’s no set standard among colleges for what the term means, as limits on affirmative action raise the stakes.

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Teaching Tip: How to Engage Your Lecture Hall

Capturing students’ attention can be a challenge in lecture halls. Here are four suggestions for creating active learning environments in large class settings.