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Maine Moves Ahead With Unified Accreditation
The state's university system aims to become first in the nation to accredit its institutions jointly instead of individually. Officials say it will help meet challenges of tighter budgets and shrinking numbers of students.
Debating Student Shout Downs
A committee at Georgetown University law school is re-evaluating its policies on student protests after a demonstration prevented a speaker's speech. Some law students believe the move will chill free speech.
Growing Student Debt Burden for Parents
With federal Parent PLUS loans now accounting for a quarter of borrowing for undergraduates, new data reinforce concern about parents' ability to repay the loans.
China Cancels Standardized Tests Due to Coronavirus
China has canceled standardized test dates for common English language proficiency and graduate entry tests due to concerns about containing...
Academic Minute: Internet Transfer Protocols
Today on the Academic Minute, Hala ElAarag, professor of computer science at Stetson University, explains why wireless connections are throwing...
Another Iranian Student Denied Entry to U.S.
An Iranian student admitted to a Ph.D. program at Michigan State University was denied entry to the U.S. Sunday in...
CDC Recommends Against Travel to China
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that travelers avoid nonessential travel to all of China due to the...
Teacher Prep Programs Embrace Science of Reading
A report out this week from the National Council on Teacher Quality says that teacher preparation programs are increasingly embracing...