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A phone reads "alert! missed assignment" in front of a report card featuring low grades—F's through C-pluses.

Study: Academic Alerts Slash Course Withdrawal Rates by 30%

Most universities have systems to alert students to low grades or high absence rates, but there’s been little evidence showing they change student outcomes. New research from Oklahoma State shows the notifications are worthwhile investments.

Staff from Western Oregon University and Xicha Brewing pose for a photo holding draft beers

Funding Student Success: Beer Sales Bolster Latino Student Athlete Scholarship Program

A scholarship for Hispanic student athletes at Western Oregon University receives money from sales of a specialty beer, joining a number of colleges that fundraise through craft brews.

Laken Riley Act Passes Senate

The House is preparing to take up the Laken Riley Act later this week after the Senate passed the bill...

Commonwealth University to Close Clearfield Campus

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is shutting down its campus in Clearfield, citing declining enrollment and financial challenges, officials announced in...

U of Rochester Students Expelled Over ‘Wanted’ Posters

The University of Rochester has expelled a group of students who last fall plastered campus with posters critical of university...
A screenshot of a student conversation with an AI tutor

Students and Instructors Say AI Tool Helps With Understanding, Confidence in Course Materials

Recently published data from Macmillan Learning finds an embedded artificial intelligence tool can improve student learning and that students put up their own guardrails when using the tool.

Harvard Settles Antisemitism Lawsuits

Harvard University agreed to use a broader definition of antisemitism in its nondiscrimination policies and will hire an administrator to...
A student in a crowd holds up a sign that reads "Rise for DACA!"

A Murky Setback for DACA

An appeals court ruled that DACA is unlawful but limited the scope and stayed the ruling, so students shouldn’t see any immediate changes.