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For LGBTQ Youth, Social Media Can Have Unexpected Benefits
Social media’s drawbacks are well documented, but there are positives, too. In today’s Academic Minute, Wellesley College’s Linda Charmaraman examines...
A New College at the University of Maine Worries Faculty
A systemwide college for engineering and computer science aims to address the state’s shortage of skilled workers. But the effort has some faculty worried about the autonomy of their programs.
Students Mostly Feel Safe on College Campuses, but Not Equally So
Creating more positive perceptions of safety and security involves understanding precollege experiences, which groups need strategic outreach and where the worries lie.
Opinion
The Motherhood Penalty Begins in College
With abortion access under threat, more women, particularly those from low-income backgrounds, will be at risk of stopping out, Natalie Milan, Kaylee T. Matheny and Ilana M. Horwitz write.
Felony Charges for Hazing That Led to Brain Damage
Felony charges were brought Friday against Ryan Delanty and Thomas Shultz, two former members of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity...
Is Title IX Creating a College Quasi Court?
Administrators and legal experts say yes—and that recent regulatory changes have deterred victims from reporting.
Maine Trustees Ignored System Policies in Extending Malloy
A short-term contract extension granted to University of Maine system chancellor Dannel Malloy appears to have sidestepped system policies on...
Biden Administration Will Not Hold Corinthian Executives Accountable
The Biden administration confirmed that it does not have the legal authority to hold former executives of the now-defunct for-profit...