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Virginia Bans Legacy Preferences in Admissions

Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin signed bills Friday prohibiting the state’s public universities from giving preference to legacy applicants in admissions...

Universities Expect to Use More Tech in Future Classrooms—but Don’t Know How

University administrators see the need to implement education technology in their classrooms but are at a loss regarding how to...

Tempting Choices and Outcome Devaluation: Academic Minute

Today on the Academic Minute, part of Assumption University Week: Karen Lionello-DeNolf, associate professor of psychology and director of the...
A photo illustration combining a photo of Bruce Gilley, the cover of his book The Case for Colonialism, and a photo of the New College of Florida campus.

New College of Florida Hires Professor Who Champions Colonialism

The institution’s president has appointed Bruce Gilley—who’s argued that a “European moral revolution” ended Africa’s “endemic slave empires” and said the transgender flag symbolizes mutilating children—to teach.

Representative Burgess Owens, a Black man wearing a blue suit, and Representative Suzanne Bonamici, a white woman wearing a blue blazer, both speak at microphones.

Democrats Make Their Case for DEI

A Republican described diversity, equity and inclusion offices as a “cancer.” Democrats pushed back, calling their understanding of the concept flawed.

A stressed-out student works at her desk.

Student Wellness Tip: Promote Psychological Resilience

Students in crisis are less likely to perform well in their academics, but teaching self-regulation practices can help a student soothe their mind and take on challenges during the day.

Hopkins Medicine’s DEI Chief Resigns After Backlash to Comments on Privilege

The vice president and chief diversity officer of Johns Hopkins Medicine stepped down from her position Tuesday after a conservative...

Kansas Bill Would Fine Colleges $10K for Diversity Statements in Hiring

The Kansas House Committee on Higher Education Budget approved a bill Thursday that would charge public colleges and universities up...