Fewer students are majoring in history, but we’re asking the wrong questions about why
The number of history BAs awarded each year has dropped more steeply since 2011 than any other undergraduate degree measured.
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UMich prof wages war on women-only scholarships, programs
Two women-only scholarships offered by the University of Minnesota were altered after a complaint filed by an alum, Mark Perry.
Students Taking More Credit Courses and Introductory Math Faring Well
Nevada educators are finding strong links to success for students who take college-level math and more than 15 credits per semester.
Harvard gets hammered with lawsuits over ‘sexist’ same-sex club policy
A group of fraternities and sororities sued Harvard University over its policy on same-sex clubs.
Case Western Reserve University will be ‘home’ to ‘Cleveland Blockchain and Digital Futures Hub’
Case Western Reserve University Barbara Snyder announced Tuesday the formation of a new “Cleveland Blockchain and Digital Futures Hub."
Stanford To Go All Renewable By 2021
With a future as bright as its student body and faculty, Stanford University plans to meets its goal to be completely sustainable on solar power in the next three years.
Collapse of for-profit chain long in the making
Shutdown of 70-campus Education Corporation of America is largest closure since collapse of Corinthian Colleges and ITT Tech. Now many students will face similar questions over educational futures and debt.
Princeton group nixes ‘misogynistic’ Disney song from repertoire
A Princeton University columnist bashed an a cappella group's performance of a song from Disney's "The Little Mermaid," during which the group instructs a male and female member to kiss.
What UD’s change in its China Institute says about shifts in higher ed
The University of Dayton is ending academic operations at its China Institute after investing more than $14 million over six years in the venture.
Ethical and pragmatic? Penn president on her Trump ‘silence’
The question of how a university leader should respond to divisive national and international political developments has become particularly pertinent in recent years.
