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Advice for Becoming a Great University Professor

Lessons from a study on the characteristics of the best college professors

Hunter College Professor Placed on Leave After 'Abhorrent' Zoom Remarks

Allyson Friedman made controversial comments during a public school district meeting.

Yeshiva University Seeks New Jewish Studies Professors

Seven candidates to be interviewed for two tenure-track positions

Hunter College Professor Placed on Leave After 'Abhorrent' Zoom Remarks

Allyson Friedman's comments during a public school meeting sparked outrage and an investigation by the university.

Hunter College Professor Placed on Leave After Controversial Zoom Remarks

Allyson Friedman's comments during a public school meeting sparked backlash and an investigation by the university.

Hunter College Professor Faces Backlash Over Racist Zoom Remarks

Allyson Friedman's comments about Black students during a school meeting have sparked outrage and calls for accountability.

Hunter College Professor Faces Review After Racist Remarks

Allyson Friedman's comments during virtual school meeting spark outrage and calls for consequences.

CUNY Parking Lots Could Help Solve NYC Housing Crunch

A think tank proposes building housing on underutilized CUNY campus land, but the idea faces pushback from a borough president.

College Promise Seen as Broken by Many

Declining confidence in the value of a college degree as costs rise and job prospects remain uncertain

Massachusetts Tops List of Most Educated States

Bay State leads the nation in higher education attainment and public school performance.

10 College Majors with Lowest Unemployment Rates

People-focused fields like nursing and education top the list, though pay lags behind

Gladwell Advises Against Ivy League for STEM Students

Author argues students should choose schools where they can thrive, not just survive

New Book Challenges Rigid Education Mandates, Calls for Compassion and Belonging

Akari Shinobu's "Dancing Through Diplomacy" proposes a transformative vision for the future of learning.

Insider Reviews Covers Education and Personal Development Products

The team writes in-depth reviews of online courses, books, and other educational products.

NYC Private School Tuition Tops $70K Per Year

Soaring costs put elite education out of reach for many families

New York Lawmakers Aim to Limit SUNY's Charter School Oversight

Proposed changes would give the state Board of Regents sole authority to approve new charters, raising concerns about the impact on educational quality.

Upstate NY university cuts 8 academic programs

SUNY Buffalo State University deactivates degrees, minors and certificates due to low enrollment

Marian Catholic High School Hosts Christmas Reception in New York City

Event brings together alumni spanning over 50 years of the school's history.