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Furman Professor on Leave, Accused of White Nationalist Ties
Furman University in South Carolina responded to news reports that a longtime professor of computer science attended the 2017 white...
Undergraduates’ Technology Problems and Needs
Many students struggle with unstable internet access, according to a new report. While students are mostly self-reliant when troubleshooting tech problems, colleges still have a role to play in easing students’ tech burdens.
VMI to Honor Controversial Former Leader
General J. H. Binford Peay III resigned in 2020 amid allegations that he allowed a culture of systemic racism and sexism to flourish at Virginia Military Institute. Now the institute is awarding him its highest honor.
The Moral Debate Around Nuclear Weapons: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute: Thomas Doyle, associate professor of political science at Texas State University, explores the ethical questions...
Another Call for Extending Public Service Forgiveness Waiver
A group of Senate and House Democrats want Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to extend the Public Service Loan Forgiveness waiver...
New California Laws Focus on Higher Ed Access
California governor Gavin Newsom signed multiple pieces of legislation Friday to improve higher education in the state for certain underserved...
Svante Pääbo Wins Nobel Prize in Medicine
Svante Pääbo won the Nobel Prize in medicine for his discoveries concerning the genomes of extinct hominins and human evolution...
Music’s Power for People With Dementia
Helping those in eldercare environments have good quality of life is important. In today’s Academic Minute, Pennsylvania State University’s Daniel...