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Steepest recorded decline in college graduation numbers joins sliding enrolment and unprecedented campus closures among major nationwide warning signs

AAUP plans dozens of events on day of new congressional hearing against student protests, challenging university leaders to better protect academic independence

A radical new manifesto for science communication is warning about the dangers of making arrogant claims that academic knowledge can explain the mysteries of the universe. Matthew Reisz meets its authors

US central bank finds Biden’s promises on debt are potentially turning borrowers away from loans with more favourable repayment plans

Proponents of new technology say it can alleviate stress on advisers and make expertise more accessible but critics say this work needs a human touch

Researchers at Paul Smith’s College designed a VR version of a local forest trail using the same graphic engine as popular video game Fortnite

After 2020 campaign promise, and Supreme Court rejection, president still sees winning hand in college debt relief

US’ biggest charitable foundation, with focus on global health, abandons APCs in favour of preprint repositories

At moment of political threat, Tessier-Lavigne replacement brings continued white male lineage with reputation for scientific innovation and listening to diverse voices

Lack of innovation rewards mean lousy lectures live on, says Harvard University educationalist behind flipped learning

In a nation that struggles to get minority students into medicine, Ontario university eyes progress in broader admissions process

Facing second year of faculty no-confidence vote, cardiothoracic surgeon agrees to leave as soon as successor is found