Canceled course renews academic freedom concerns
Yale report finds no violation of academic freedom in the cancellation of a course on dissent at Yale-NUS College in Singapore.
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Census data underline foreign student language concerns
Candid self-appraisals lend weight to doubts about English capabilities of learners coming to Australia
Christian colleges cheer Trump administration plan to end religious discrimination against contractors
When President Obama barred federal contractors from discriminating in hiring on the basis of “real or perceived sexual orientation” in 2014, an evangelical college president joined Obama’s former faith-based outreach director and other religious nonprofits to ask for exemptions in line with their religious beliefs.
Hong Kong-mainland university breaks ground
Construction of a joint university between Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, the Guangzhou city government and Guangzhou University began on Thursday in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province.
Libraries as student success hubs
A new report analyzing what students need the most found they often chose the library as a top destination for services.
Bad mark early on quadruples student dropout risk
Results of early assignments can make or break students’ determination to continue their studies, Australian research suggests
Assessing the Value of an Undergrad Degree
A new study from Academically Adrift's co-author seeks to evaluate a broad range of student experiences and outcomes as well as new ways to measure learning.
The importance of presence offline and online in higher ed
Recently I visited the legendary investor and author Mario Gabelli. Gabelli is one of Wall Street’s most successful stock pickers; he’s known for his contrarian takes and his dedication to value investing.
(China)Patriotic education still a necessity
Patriot refers to one who loves, supports and defends one's country. Patriots contribute their strength, talents and ideas to the betterment of their country.
Free college tuition plan in New Mexico meets with opposition
A new plan to provide free college to all New Mexico residents is under fire by a taxpayer watchdog group and others who claim the state’s governor is underestimating the amount such a program will cost.
