The tenure denial sparked outrage from students and scholars; blockchain offers a future for academic credentials; and more.
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Harvard denied tenure to Lorgia García Peña, a Latin-studies professor, sparking outrage from students and scholars who say ethnic studies aren’t valued. (PREMIUM)
A for-profit college’s closure led to an idea in Dallas: Let students control their own records using the technology behind cryptocurrencies. Several groups are exploring blockchain’s academic potential on parallel tracks. (PREMIUM)
NextGen will allow borrowers to pay off their student loans through a website and will give advice on lending options. But critics say it’s unlikely to absolve the department of its failure to oversee servicers. (PREMIUM)
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