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Push for Year-Round Pell
Democrats, higher education groups and consumer advocates renew their push for Congress to restore year-round Pell Grants and strengthen the program during a lame-duck session after the election.
'Supposed to Be Our Brothers'
Colleges describe male and female athletes as having a familial bond. That's being questioned after sexist traditions at Harvard have been revealed, and female athletes elsewhere have reported being assaulted by male athletes.
Wisconsin Will Change Rules for Fans in Stadium
Rebecca Blank, chancellor of the University of Wisconsin at Madison, on Monday apologized for the way the university responded to...
Vassar Faculty Approves Plan to Cut Teaching Load
The Vassar College faculty has approved a plan to shrink the teaching load to four classes per year, from five...
Fall Foliage to Relax Your Election Day Nerves
We're hearing from many readers who are experiencing anxiety over the elections. We'll let you know the impact of the...
In U.S., Hindus Lead in Educational Attainment
Among Americans, those who are Hindu are the most likely (77 percent) to have a college degree, according to new...
The Election and Higher Ed
Key articles about the candidates’ positions and how the campaign has played out on campus -- plus a selection of commentary.
Academic Minute: Political Apologies
Today on the Academic Minute, Benjamin Ho, associate professor of economics at Vassar College, examines whether politicians' apologies work and...