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Paydar Confirmed as Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education
On Thursday, the Senate confirmed Nasser Paydar as the assistant secretary for the Office of Postsecondary Education. Paydar is currently...
Preventing Serious Accidents on Campus
A new bill introduced in the House would require colleges to submit information to the federal government on serious injuries and deaths that occur from accidents.
Faculty vs. Campus Police on Racial Profiling
More than 100 faculty members at California State University, Long Beach, have signed a letter backing Steven Osuna, a Latino...
Fake and Dangerous Pills From Rogue Online Pharmacies
Procuring drugs outside conventional means could lead to disaster. In today’s Academic Minute, the University of Connecticut’s C. Michael White...
Colleges Brace for a New Viral Threat: Monkeypox
As the Biden administration declares a national health emergency, colleges are preparing for potential campus outbreaks while avoiding unnecessary panic and anti-LGBTQ+ stigma.
Paying to Be Honored
One scholar’s account of having to pay full conference registration to attend an award ceremony sparks new debate about high meeting costs.
Leveling the Playing Field for Social Capital
Can technology help equalize students’ access to relationships that provide support, information and opportunity?
New Presidents or Provosts: Alvin CC, Bishop State CC, Calhoun CC, California State U–Monterey Bay, Logan U, Southern Utah U, United States International U–Africa, U of Liverpool
Michael Beck, senior dean of liberal arts at Wake Tech Community College, in North Carolina, has been appointed vice president...