Higher Education
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4 Fascinating Truths about First-Generation College Students
College attendance has become less of a privilege and more of a necessity in the contemporary workforce. This cultural shift is a reflection of ... -
Why South Africa’s universities are in the grip of a class struggle
Rajendra Chetty, Cape Peninsula University of Technology and Christopher B. Knaus, University of Washington Each year, hundreds of thousands of students enrol to study ... -
Who says libraries are dying? They are evolving into spaces for innovation
Crystle Martin, University of California, Irvine With the expansion of digital media, the rise of e-books and massive budget cuts, the end of libraries ... -
While rethinking admissions process, consider creativity
James C. Kaufman, University of Connecticut The Turning the Tide report released last week by the Harvard Graduate School of Education has colleges and ... -
Are lectures a good way to learn?
Phillip Dawson, Monash University Imagine a future where university enrolment paperwork is accompanied by the statement: Warning: lectures may stunt your academic performance and increase ... -
Should college and high school diplomas be earned together?
The term “college prep” as it relates to high school paths has a different meaning than when I was a teenager. The high school ... -
Diverse Conversations: What’s Next for Higher Education?
Recognizing the trends of higher education is important for those of us who are involved in it on a professional level. But what are ... -
Diverse Conversations: Affordability Makes Diversity Possible on College Campuses
By Matthew Lynch Colleges use the buzz word “diversity” when talking about their ideal student populations, but ideals and reality do not always add ... -
The 1 Thing You Should Know About Rising Sex Crimes on College Campuses
There’s no denying it, sex crimes are a major issue on college campuses. In fact, a new report released by the U.S. Education Department ... -
Why scholars emphasize the need for affirmative action
Kalpana Jain, The Conversation Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, during oral arguments in the affirmative action case, Fisher v University of Texas, on Wednesday, ...
