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Academic Minute: Political Apologies
Today on the Academic Minute, Benjamin Ho, associate professor of economics at Vassar College, examines whether politicians' apologies work and...
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...
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...
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...
College of Ozarks Clarifies Its Ban on Booze
The College of the Ozarks last week sent all students a clarification of its ban on the use of alcohol...
Scott Pulsipher, President of Western Governors U
Scott Pulsipher in April became president of Western Governors University, the pioneering competency-based online institution that enrolls roughly 75,000 students...
Working-Class Voters
Working-class voters have been in the news during this election season. In today's Academic Minute, Georgetown University's Sherry Linkon delves...
Rigor, Faculty Rights, Completion
Instructor says he was fired -- shortly after he complained to accreditor -- for refusing to water down his curriculum and requirements. Another instructor quit rather than comply.