A Free Speech Violation or Overdue Discipline?

A tenured professor at Bakersfield College says district leaders are firing him for expressing conservative views. College administrators dispute that and cite a long list of charges.

Whatever Happened to MIT and Harvard’s Big EdX Profit?

The two institutions debuted Axim Collaborative, a new nonprofit focused on broadening college access. The new venture offers a bold vision with scant details. 

Affordability, Accessibility Top Course Materials Concerns

Survey: College students worry about price and, to a lesser degree, sourcing when it comes to course materials.

Wellness Success Tip: Teach Students Holistic Wellness

Higher education professionals can encourage a positive outlook around mental health and wellness using a Wellness Wheel.

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Navigating a Program Closure

With cuts to academic programs continuing apace, Amy Kristof-Brown offers lessons learned from closing an M.B.A. program.

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Why Peer Mentors Are Crucial for Women in STEM

Women pursuing STEM fields feel more confident and supported when they make connections to peers. Physics major Rebecca Coglianese shares what has worked for her.

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TB is ready to launch, the College Scorecard is updated and HyFlex is surprising.

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The Essential Skills Students Need to Acquire in College

Students don’t learn what they’re not taught.

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Lessons for Becoming a Public Scholar 

Academics can help address important public issues of concern in creative and meaningful ways, writes Harvey J. Graff, who offers recommendations for how to do so.

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Everyone’s Work

To truly sustain diversity, equity and inclusivity, institutions must take a shared equity leadership approach, writes Amy Fulton.

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