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Higher Ed Leaders Respond to Title IX

The proposed legislation could turn colleges with cases of sexual misconduct into courtrooms, while letting others off the hook for harassment.

Taking the PhD out to the Ballgame

BU’s doctoral candidates in the humanities can hone their research skills in museums, libraries, and athletic franchises.

29 Jan 2019

Teaching Languages in Primary School: Is Younger Better?

Here’s an interesting statistic: At the rate of one hour of foreign language instruction per week, it would take 425 years for children in a classroom to match the abundant exposure to words and their usage of children learning their native language at home. Why does this matter? In the ongoing debate about the best...

How to Make a Good First Impression

Under the impression that the first class doesn’t matter? For students, it can be the most important. Here’s a guide to make the most of the first day.

Community College Transfer Students Stand Out

A new report shows that many talented low-income students who start their education at community colleges don’t end it there.

A Dream Becomes Virtual Reality

Digital humanities experts and researchers at NC State recreated and reanalyzed the address that preceded King’s most famous speech.

15 Jan 2019

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Differential Tuition in Higher Education: What Does It Mean for Schools, Students, and the Public Good?

Much has been written recently about the steadily rising cost of attending colleges and universities in the United States, increases related, in part, to decreases in federal and state funding. As schools are raising tuition to make up for funding deficits, students are looking for better and more certain postcollegiate economic outcomes. As a result,...