Academic Affairs

Columbia, NYU and Howard presidents all announce retirements

The three leaders all plan to remain on through the 2022-23 academic years, and two say they will return to teaching.

Howard University goes online amid spike in COVID-19 cases, low quarantine space

With commencement ceremonies a month away and the city seeing a 140% increase, the university isn't taking chances.

What’s your return on investment to your university?

When was the last time most faculty, staff, and administrators were asked to demonstrate their value to the success of the university?

President news: 3-star military leader ‘returning to serve’ at HBCU

Hampton University replaces esteemed president William Harvey with alumnus and retired U.S. Army lieutenant general.

Teacher shortage: How higher education is working to solve the K-12 crisis

University leaders trying to build back the pipeline of educators say changes to systems and support are needed.

Is competency-based education really the elixir higher ed needs to survive?

Southern New Hampshire University President Paul LeBlanc discusses its merits, saying a shift to outcomes can 'unleash innovation.'

What is stopping colleges from big growth in continuing education programs?

A disconnect from the top and those leading departments is driving a wedge between enrollment, revenues.

College works: Employers say they plan to rev up hiring of 2022 graduates

NACE survey shows massive interest in young workers and a willingness to have them work remotely.

With COVID-19 cases up again, masking returns at Johns Hopkins, Georgetown

Despite a rise in cases statewide in New York, the University of Rochester opts to end booster requirements for students and faculty.

U.S. universities remain No. 1 in world rankings on academic subjects

QS report shows American institutions sliding a bit but still dominant in research and devotion to current global issues.

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