In recent years, colleges have increasingly focused on promoting civil discourse among students. This initiative aims to equip students with the skills necessary for constructive dialogue, enabling them to engage in meaningful conversations with those who hold differing opinions. The importance of
The graduation ceremony held at Valley State Prison in rural Madera County marked a groundbreaking achievement for 23 incarcerated men who received their bachelor's degrees in social science through Fresno State's Degrees of Change program. This initiative exemplifies the transformative power of
In a significant development for educational equity, City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) and National University (NU) have announced a partnership aimed at widening access and opportunities for students, especially for those who are active military or veterans. The announcement comes at a timely
A recent report from the Center on Reinventing Public Education (CRPE) highlights an alarming lag in how U.S. teachers' colleges are preparing future educators for an AI-driven economy. Given the pace at which artificial intelligence is transforming various sectors, it is crucial that teacher
The University of Central Florida’s (UCF) Academic Health Sciences Center (AHSC) has garnered significant recognition for its groundbreaking work in interprofessional education (IPE) and collaborative health care practices. The AHSC has been awarded the prestigious Award for Institutional
The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) has taken a definitive stance in support of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) statements in academia. This endorsement comes amid an increasingly heated debate over their necessity, implementation, and broader socio-political
