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Protests in China
Protests have dominated the news lately. In today’s Academic Minute, Teresa Wright of California State University, Long Beach, looks at...
Sea Change or Small Step Toward Interreligious Inclusion?
Belmont University, which solely employed Christian faculty members, plans to hire some Jewish professors. Supporters say the decision will promote religious inclusion at the institution. Critics believe it either goes too far or not far enough.
Education Department Plans to Publish List of Low-Performing Programs
Unlike such efforts in the past, the list is expected to include many kinds of institutions, not just a focus on for-profits.
Legislators Question Yeshiva U on $230M in Public Funds
Three committee chairs in the New York State Senate are questioning Yeshiva University for accepting state funds as a secular...
China Fails to Recruit Top Expatriates
But experts warn that if programs improve, they could attract talent from the U.S.
Destressing 101
Universities are constantly looking for creative ways to support students’ mental health. The University of Maryland is now offering a one-credit course designed to teach emotional regulation.
CUNY Ends Remedial Courses
The City University of New York system ended the last of its remedial math and English courses this fall, according...
Florida Adds $300K Pool to Sasse’s Presidential Mansion
Former U.S. senator from Nebraska Ben Sasse formally resigned last week and will start as president of the University of...