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ksu biennial faculty

Unequal Spread of Nigerian Medical Schools: A North‑South Puzzle

July 19, 2026

Nigeria, the continent’s most populated nation, splits into a northern and southern half by history, geography and politics. This split is more than just a map line; it mirrors long‑standing gaps in wealth, schooling, roads and health care. Medical schools fall neatly into the same pattern. ...

education

New Leader Steps In to Guide Briar Cliff Operations

July 18, 2026

Briar Cliff University has announced a new chief operating officer. The appointment comes as the college looks to strengthen its administrative core and improve student services. The incoming COO brings a track record of streamlining processes in higher‑education settings. Her experience includ

opinion

Foreign Gifts: When Money Becomes a Hidden Hand

July 16, 2026

American colleges thrive when ideas bounce freely and research follows facts, not politics. Yet a new wave of overseas donations is slipping in with strings that can pull the direction of campuses. The problem isn’t foreign money itself; it’s when a giver demands influence over speakers, courses or

art

Art Show Shut Down Over Politics

July 12, 2026

A new art show was set up at the University of North Texas in Denton, a city north of Dallas. The artist, born in Mexico and raised in Texas, wanted to talk about Latino life. The campus already had many Hispanic students, so the idea seemed fitting. The exhibit was called “Neither From Here Nor Fr

entertainment

New Wave of Streamers Ready to Shine

July 9, 2026

Kai Cenat has returned with his popular show, Streamer University, to launch another cohort of creators who will learn the tricks of streaming and build their own brands. The program was announced on July 6, when Cenat streamed live to reveal the names of students and staff for the upcoming year. T

education

New Funding Boosts Alabama State University’s Teaching and Research

July 8, 2026

Alabama State University is set to grow its education program thanks to a fresh $1. 2 million investment. The money comes from the university’s own Foundation and a national group that works with historically Black colleges, aiming to improve open conversation and democratic skills across campuses.

education

University of Akron Tops North American Polymer Rankings

July 8, 2026

The University of Akron has been named the leading institution in North America for polymer science and plastics engineering. This recognition comes from EduRank, a global ranking system that measures research impact through citations and publication output. The university’s position as first in the

opinion

Speeding Through College: A New Shorter Path at Tennessee

July 6, 2026

The University of Tennessee is testing a faster way to earn a bachelor’s degree. A new program will let students finish with only 90 credit hours instead of the usual 120. The change is meant to cut costs and reduce student debt by about a quarter, while also getting people into jobs sooner. Fa

education

Most Americans agree: better civics lessons could help fix democracy

July 4, 2026

A big poll found that four out of five adults think schools don’t teach enough about how government works. That’s a strong signal that people still care about democracy, even if they feel frustrated by it. But the same survey showed a sharp contrast: most Americans flunk basic civics tests. A 2024 s

health

Shorter or Longer? How Faculty Shift Length Shapes Hospital Teaching

July 3, 2026

Hospital doctors who run teaching units often pick how long they stay on a shift. Some choose one week, others two weeks, hoping the choice fits their own work plans and keeps patients safe. No clear data shows whether a one‑week or two‑week schedule changes how well patients do, how stressed the do