Steven Johnson is an Indiana-born journalist who’s reported stories about business, culture, and education for The Chronicle of Higher Education, The Washington Post, and The Atlantic. In his free time, he practices illustration, Spanish, Chinese, and poetry.
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The decision follows weeks of political turmoil and accusations of a rigged presidential search. The new one may take several more months.
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Last year saw the most strikes across colleges since 2012, more than double the number in 2017, a new study found. More unions have formed in the same period.
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Supporters of the programs argue that the inquiries distort the purpose of Title IX protections.
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Over two recent decades, older students have drastically increased the rates at which they borrow for college. They’re also racking up higher amounts.
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Most students say they’re comfortable sharing their views in classrooms. But some conservatives among them still report feeling unwelcome.
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Despite a “severe” malware attack, the Stevens Institute of Technology says it believes no personal data have been exploited.
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The proposed course of study comes as state lawmakers are considering making ethnic studies mandatory for high schoolers and Cal State students.
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A professor says Macalester College is continuing a yearslong pattern of retaliation and discrimination against her. Both say students are getting dragged into the battle.
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Gun violence is “hyperendemic,” some researchers say, and they are struggling to rebuild its study following a long pause in federal funding.
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The company said it was slowing growth in its core business of online graduate programs while pursuing shorter courses and boot camps.