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Communication on Growth Mindset Can Benefit Student Achievement
New research from Washington State University finds first-generation students perform better after receiving encouraging messages from their instructor on strategies for improvement.
Will Free Medical School Diversify the Physician Workforce?
A slew of medical colleges have gone tuition-free in recent years. But experts say it’s not enough to increase racial and ethnic diversity in the medical field.
U.S. Lawmakers Take Aim at Another University President
As Columbia’s Minouche Shafik works to calm tensions on her campus, House Republicans representing New York and others say she needs to go.
Treating Substance Use and Eating Disorders: Academic Minute
Is Financial Aid the New Affirmative Action?
Many highly selective colleges are pumping up their financial aid offerings. With race-conscious admissions out of the picture, it may be their best bet for diversity.
Advising on Classes, Life and Anything Else
The University of Central Florida streamlined student supports by merging the roles of academic adviser and student success coach roles into one.
Minnesota Lawmakers Push to Regulate OPMs
Online program managers that allow institutions to offer wide-scale online courses are under fire in Minnesota. Lawmakers don’t like their profit-sharing model, among other things.
Another Wave of Unrest Grips Campuses
Protesters regroup at Columbia, garnering support from students at other colleges. Penn blocks a pro-Palestinian group; USC cancels more graduation speakers.