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Why we’re still fascinated by college rankings
Almost 40 years ago, U.S. News & World Report asked more than 1,300 college presidents to rate their peer institutions and published the results in its inaugural “Best Colleges” rankings. Read more
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Campbell University reverses course on blocking pro-life event
Campbell University, a private Christian school in North Carolina, will allegedly now allow its Students for Life chapter members to counsel women outside of abortion clinics after originally denying the request. Read more
Scientists defend censorship, cancel culture as ‘recalibrating,’ ‘consequences culture’
Ten scientists holding faculty positions at some of the nation’s most prestigious universities have joined forces to defend censorship and cancel culture within academia. Read more
6 factors that can help colleges deliver better online courses, resources
Wiley’s survey of students reveals that more than 90% like some form of digital learning. Read more
How to beat a book ban: students, parents and librarians fight back
As rightwing campaigns for censorship sweep the US, opponents are finding ways to keep books on the shelves Read more
Ringed Neptune captured by James Webb telescope
The recently launched super space telescope James Webb has returned spectacular new imagery of Neptune. Read more
Why Emporia State Axed 33 Employees
Emporia State cut tenured faculty as part of a controversial workforce-management policy. Officials promise a reinvestment of resources, but critics distrust leadership and fear the worst. Read more
Univesity of Virginia reverses decision to raise tuition, offers one-time credit to students
The University of Virginia will issue a singular $690 credit to undergraduate state residents for the 2022-2023 academic year to reverse its tuition increase announced last December. Read more
Coming back from burnout: ‘every academic has a story to tell’
Author hopes her experiences battling burnout as an academic can inspire others to find ways to cope Read more
Yeshiva University puts all student club activities on hold
New York’s Yeshiva University announced Friday that it would put all undergraduate club activities on hold, days after losing a bid to have the US Supreme Court block a court order that requires the university to recognize an LGBTQ student club, an attorney for the club said. Read more
