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Santa Clara U Receives $175 M Gift for New Medical School
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (207+ words) By" Susan H. Greenberg A rendering of the new medical school. Santa Clara University has received a $175 million gift to support a new medical school, which the university will launch in collaboration with Sutter Health. It will be the first new…...
Next Steps for College Completion Movement (opinion)
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (827+ words) Completion for completion's sake can't be the goal we build all our efforts around. Roughly 25years ago, philanthropies, policymakers and reform organizations coalesced around a shared goal: increasing college completion across the United States. At the time, the problems were clear....
Students Want Debate, Yet Tend to Self-Censor
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (178+ words) A new report says students are interested in having discussions but fear the repercussions. College students want to debate but are afraid to do it, according to a recent report from Banjo, an online platform "dedicated to the civil, peaceful…...
Institutions Prepare for New Accreditation Regulations
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (865+ words) As the second week of accreditation negotiations gets underway, experts say the operational cost of the new regulations may be high for institutions'but the payoff could be worth it. As the Department of Education heads into its second week of…...
Cornell President Cleared After Striking Student With Car
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (266+ words) By" Susan H. Greenberg A Board of Trustees review of the incident found no criminal responsibility on either side. A review of the April 30 incident in which Cornell University president Michael Kotlikoff bumped a student with his car following a campus…...
No, Colleges Can't Just Quit Canvas
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (913+ words) Even before this month's hack, some in higher ed were feeling boxed in by their LMS. But moving to a new way of delivering and managing courses is much easier said than done. Experts say contingency plans are key to…...
Cassidy, HELP Committee Chair, Loses Re-Election Bid in Louisiana Primary
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (333+ words) Cassidy was ousted by a Trump-endorsed opponent. Senator Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican and chair of the high chamber's education committee, conceded his loss in the Louisiana primary Saturday." The incumbent placed third in a three-way race, ousted by a…...
Student Demand Outpaces Campus Counseling Availability
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (872+ words) Timely Care report finds that rising student need, staffing shortages and clinician burnout are reshaping college mental health services. Many campus counseling centers lost counselors to burnout within the past year or two. Amid ongoing student mental health challenges, demand…...
Navigating the Postdoc's Hidden Curriculum (opinion)
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (96+ words) Understanding unspoken expectations can help you make more out of your postdoc'and make you a stronger candidate for your next role. By" Victoria Hallinan and Alark Joshi Such tools invite you to reflect: Academic libraries are taking on larger roles…...
Warned of Layoffs, Oakland City U Workers Aren't Paid
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (720+ words) The Indiana General Baptist institution says it's working with donors to both pay employees what they're owed and keep the university open. Oakland City University says it needs a donation to come through to pay its workers. ADragan | i Stock…...