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Weekly Wisdom | North Virginia Community College President Anne M. Kress
Enjoy this inspiring conversation with Northern Virginia Community College President Anne M. Kress, Bridget Burns from University Innovation Alliance, and...
2 Parents, Ex-Coach Avoid Jail in Admissions Scandal
Two parents and a former coach will avoid jail time in the Varsity Blues admissions scandal because they cooperated with...
Diversifying Those Who Combat Misinformation on Wikipedia
Everyone can work to combat misinformation. In today’s Academic Minute, part of Wiki Education Week, Naniette H. Coleman determines how...
The ‘Difficult’ Name Penalty
Study finds having hard-to-pronounce names—from the perspective of native English speakers—results in poorer job placements for economics Ph.D.s.
Persistence Moves Closer to Pre-Pandemic Levels
A report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found that persistence rose among first-time students in fall 2020 compared to the previous year. But researchers say the findings are a mixed bag.
Sara Goldrick-Rab–Founded Center Announces Layoffs
Temple University laid off eight employees of the Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice on Tuesday. Several sources with...
Opinion
Teaching Students Resilience in the Classroom
We often talk about teaching students resilience, but actually making that happen isn’t easy, writes Brian LaDuca, who offers recommendations for helping students apply those skills in their lives.
George Washington U Defends Employing Justice Thomas
Thousands of people have signed a petition asking George Washington University to end the employment of U.S. Supreme Court justice...