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A year after Judge Kyle Duncan was shouted down at Stanford University, a new FIRE report lays out just how dim the free speech climate at the school really was before and after the incident. Three-fourths of Stanford students say shouting down a speaker is either “rarely,” “sometimes,” or “always” an acceptable form of protest,…
PAL allocations per province were fully made public in mid-April, and multiple language schools are finding that they’re getting just a fraction of what they have recruited in previous years – or in some provinces, none at all. Immigration minister Marc Miller rejected any exemption for language students who need a study permit, which are…
Liberal arts students are afforded the fewest official opportunities for post-study work. STEM and science students have OPT, scientists and accounting and finance majors have jobs at both fintech and technology companies – humanities students are feeling the lack of options. “We pretty much have three options as international humanities majors. We can ‘sell out’…
November 5, 2024. It’s when millions of Americans will flock to polling stations to vote for the country’s next president. As many instructors know, leading meaningful conversations about politics shouldn’t only take place the week of the election. What happens in the months prior—and even the weeks after—matter just as much. We recently sat down…
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: ACT is partnering with Nexus Capital Management LP, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, in a deal that would see the nonprofit college admissions assessment provider transition to a for-profit company. Once finalized, the deal…
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. CHICAGO — Timing matters for colleges in distress. How much cash is in the bank at a given moment can mean the difference between shuttering and staying open. And if an institution begins seeking a merger partner when…
Adler University has named Dr. Lisa Coleman its next president. “Having spent my career addressing how to transform inequitable systems, it is an honor to align my life’s work with Adler University,” said Coleman. “Together, we will draw inspiration from Alfred Adler, to not only recognize the profound impact of social determinants on health outcomes…
Many students find it intimidating to navigate the enormous array of employment choices; they frequently feel lost or unsure of where to start. According to a survey conducted by Wakefield Research 25% of them think that career counseling is crucial to their success. The growing need for thorough career counseling highlights the need to offer…
The University of Southern California has canceled the valedictorian speech for its 2024 commencement ceremony due to safety concerns, prompting widespread criticism via social media from academicians who argue that the university is looking to restrict free speech. Dr. Andrew T. GuzmanThe concerns arose from criticisms and pushback regarding the university’s selected valedictorian, whose social…
Racial and gender inequities still plague the field of educational measurement, from professional rank to salary, across academia, industry, and leadership roles. Those are the findings of a new report supported by the American Educational Research Association (AERA), the National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME), and Women in Measurement (WIM). These organizations provide membership…