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U of Utah Admits ‘Shortcomings’ in Murder of Student
The University of Utah has admitted to “shortcomings” in the death of Zhifan Dong, a first-year student from China allegedly...
Informed Consent of University Athletes
Consent and privacy are leading societal issues. In today’s Academic Minute, part of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Week, Susan Smith explores...
A University’s Attempt to Give Back Meets Local Resistance
Fairfield University’s Bellarmine College, designed to give low-income students in neighboring Bridgeport an affordable education, faces pushback from some residents.
The Different Types of Potential Learners and What They Want
As most colleges see their historical pool of students shrink, here’s a framework for understanding what motivates potential learners from 16 to 65 and what they want from institutions.
Opinion
10 Arguments for Inciting Learning
Active learning has been clearly shown to be more effective than traditional modes, write Cathy N. Davidson and Christina Katopodis, who outline its many merits to those who continue to resist it.
Informed Consent Among University Athletes: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute, part of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Week: Susan Smith, lecturer in cognitive science at the School...
Opinion
The Paradox of Higher Ed M&A
Colleges most in need of a lifeline through a merger or acquisition don’t tend to be attractive to would-be acquirers, Jeremy Greenwald Wolos writes. How can higher ed subvert this paradox?
Report: HSIs Serve Students Beyond Graduation
A new report explores how Hispanic-serving institutions are serving Latino graduates after they earn their degrees. The brief, released Tuesday...