In today’s Academic Minute, Bill Fischel of Dartmouth College reveals the history of the modern academic calendar. Learn more about the Academic Minute here.

Next Story

McGraw Tower is covered in mist on Cornell University's campus on Oct. 11, 2026 in Ithaca, N.Y.
Quick Takes

Cornell Faculty Vote No Confidence in Administration

More from Quick Takes

A female student with a backpack walks on the campus of Marian University, in Wisconsin, where trees cast shadows on the walls of a building.
Quick Takes

Alvernia University Plans to Acquire Marian U in Wisconsin

1 min read

Stephen Colbert wears a blue suit and sits on stage in a white armchair.
Quick Takes

Fire Alarm Cuts Colbert, Yo-Yo Ma Talk Short While Harvard Grad Workers Strike

1 min read

Flags from many different nations on top of books in front of chalkboard
Quick Takes

International Student Interest in U.S. Surges After Midterms

1 min read