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Congress passed a new law in late 2020 that will change how students apply for money for college. An expert explains what the changes mean for students and families.
Coping with racial stereotypes that permeate STEM culture is like having another full-time job, argues a researcher who studies racism in these fields.
Sexual harassment on campus often casts students as targets of their instructors. Researchers have found that it happens the other way around, too.
At Northern Kentucky University, students award grants to nonprofits in need. A study found that the program is paying off in other ways as well.
More than 70% of college students engage in some form of procrastination, research shows.
For-profit colleges’ heavy investment in distance learning has led to a 3% increase in enrollment during the pandemic.
Has technology gone too far to keep students honest during exams? A scholar on privacy and technology weighs in.
Ethnic studies were born out of resistance. Now, the courses often face resistance themselves – from white students. Is making these classes mandatory the way to go? A scholar weighs in.
Tolerating inquiry is essential even if there are such things as questions no one should ask.
Researchers tracked over 1,600 community college students over five years to learn what helped them get into a four-year college once they completed their two-year degrees.
Concerns about having enough to eat are worsening among college students during the pandemic. This could ultimately affect how many finish school, two scholars argue.
More than 1 in 5 college students are parents, and many struggle to find on-campus housing. Colleges offering a stable place to live on campus can help them succeed.
Researchers examined the voting behavior of 5,762 students at 120 colleges and universities. Two groups stood out as an untapped electoral resource – if the candidates can turn out Gen Z.
With more colleges and universities than ever making the SAT or ACT optional for admission, two scholars weigh in on what that means for students and their families.
An admissions dean seeks to take the worry out of applying for college when traditional things like grades, standardized tests and extracurricular activities have been disrupted by COVID-19.
The design of a campus and its buildings and dorms can be crucial to a student’s overall well-being.
A survey examines how the college experience changes – or doesn’t change – students’ political views.
Holding classes inside college classrooms puts students and faculty members at risk. A handful of colleges and universities are finding innovative ways to hold classes outdoors.
From graduation ceremonies and sports to research and instruction, COVID-19 is changing the face of higher education. Here, three university presidents share their thoughts on what the future holds.
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Professor of Higher Education, The Ohio State University
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William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Jurisprudence and Political Science, Amherst College
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Professor of Management, University of North Carolina – Greensboro
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Clinical Assistant Professor of Education, Health and Behavior Studies, University of North Dakota
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Assistant Professor of Higher Education Leadership, Mississippi State University
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Associate Professor of Jewish Education Research, Brandeis University
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Assistant Professor of University Studies, Middle Tennessee State University
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PhD student in Higher Education and Student Affairs, The Ohio State University
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Associate Professor of Philosophy, Iowa State University; Independent Social Research Foundation
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Director, Stonewall Center, UMass Amherst
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Associate Professor of Adult and Higher Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Associate Professor of Higher & Postsecondary Education, Arizona State University
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Professor of Spanish and Chair of the Department of Languages, Literatures & Cultures, University of Delaware
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Executive in Residence, University of Southern California
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Associate Professor of Finance, Texas State University