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By Karin Fischer

In the wake of federal warnings, they are putting plans and cautions in place and even preparing to close, if necessary. (PREMIUM)

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By Jonathan Custodio

While winning awards can raise institutional prestige and even provide a recruiting edge, fellowship advisers say students reap the biggest gains by putting themselves through the process of applying. (PREMIUM)

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Eight doctoral, two master’s, seven baccalaureate, and two special-focus institutions were top producers of both U.S. scholars and U.S. students in 2019-20.

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Leaders of online campuses place students first, technology second. (PREMIUM)

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Why is it so rare to find “diversity initiatives” that have anything to do with teaching?

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By Beth McMurtrie

Large introductory courses are notorious for being tedious, confusing, and even harmful. The University of Michigan at Ann Arbor is betting it can change all that. (PREMIUM)

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