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When a University Press Is Deemed ‘Nonessential’
Supporters of academic publishing worry about what Northern Illinois U may decide about a small press that punches above its weight in scholarship.
An Issue Beyond Carolina
Colleges around the country are adding facilities and adopting policies designed to help transgender students.
Pledging to Graduate on Time
The State University of New York at Buffalo has made big gains on its graduation rates, thanks in part to a "Finish in 4" pledge that features real commitments by students and the university alike.
When Protests Obstruct Free Speech
Recent incidents at DePaul and UC Irvine raise the question of what obligations a college has to make sure that protesters -- while objecting to an event -- can't shut it down or block its ideas from being heard.
Hillary Clinton’s Focus on Students Who Are Single Parents
As a model for a federal initiative, she points to a program she helped start in Arkansas.
Educators behaving badly
Chancellor's smartphone action during recent graduation ceremony sparks conversation about academics' etiquette and netiquette (and lack thereof).
The Great Shadow Grade Debate
Faculty members at various institutions debate the pros and cons of shielding freshmen from themselves (or least their performance) in the form of "covered" or "shadow" grades on transcripts.
International Agent Use Expanding
Surveys show an increasing number of U.S. institutions are working with commissioned agents to recruit international students.
Final Push for State Authorization Rule
Education Department will push to finalize rule on state approval of online programs before the end of the year.
