Andrew Ollett, an associate professor at the University of Chicago, used to wear a t-shirt that read “Sanskrit or die (pāṇḍityaṁ śaraṇaṁ vā mē mr̥tyur vā).” Referring to an ancient language from South Asia,...
The Department of Education has finalized a new rule that requires college degree programs to show that their alumni earn more than the average high school graduate to continue receiving federal funds. A panel...
The UF Board of Trustees unanimously passed a policy Dec. 5 limiting faculty and staff from using university communication, like email systems, to share their opinions on issues that “polarize society.” UF is only the latest...
The flagship university said its president was vindicated but won’t share the details On the last Friday evening of fall classes, the University System of Maryland released a one-page letter announcing the president of...
A recent University of California San Diego faculty report shows a 30-fold spike in freshmen needing remedial math classes alongside a sharp decline in writing skills since 2020. Experts told The College Fix the crisis stems from a...
Americans have navigated centuries of controversy over tariffs, taxes, and many other issues dividing our nation today. The fact that only 19% of colleges and universities require a course on American history and government...
Online shopping on Black Friday hit a record high this year, with consumers spending nearly $12 billion in one day. This 4.1% increase from last year is surprising given widespread concerns about the affordability of groceries, housing, and healthcare costs. Americans’ willingness...
Harvard University’s Office of Undergraduate Education is raising concerns about mounting grade inflation, reporting that the school’s grading system is “damaging the academic culture of the College.” The office sent a 25-page report to faculty and...
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