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‘The Floating University’
In 1926, an NYU professor took 500 students on a tour around the world. Now a professor considers what they learned—and what they didn’t learn—on the voyage.
New College Board Denies Tenure for 5 Professors
In the latest maneuver to remake higher ed in the vision of Ron DeSantis, New College of Florida trustees voted to deny tenure to five applicants due to “extraordinary circumstances.”
No Confidence Voted in President Who Barred Drag Show
Vermont State University Backtracks on Cuts
Mandatory Wellness Curriculum Benefits Campus and Community Members
Spelman College added required physical activity courses to its curriculum in 2015, benefiting students and staff as well as creating a more active campus culture.
Discord for Leaking Military Files—and Exam Questions
College students use the social media app to express themselves and connect with others. But given the platform’s problematic history, some professors offer guidance for safe use.
Giving Transfer Students a Financial Boost
Duquesne University is working to attract transfer students with a new state grant-matching program. Higher ed experts expect more four-year universities to follow suit and actively recruit transfer students to bolster enrollments.