Academic Life

A Matter of (Teaching) Style: Active Learning and Student Identities

Colleen Flaherty — Wed, 03/29/2023 - 03:00 PM

What Students Want (and Don’t) From Their Professors

Colleen Flaherty — Thu, 03/23/2023 - 03:00 PM

Nearly Half of Students Lack Key Academic Guidance

Colleen Flaherty — Tue, 02/28/2023 - 02:00 PM

Survey: Students Cite Barriers to Success, Seek Flexibility

Colleen Flaherty — Mon, 02/13/2023 - 02:00 PM

Scaling Up Faculty Development for Student Success

Colleen Flaherty — Tue, 02/07/2023 - 02:00 PM

Socioeconomic Differences Among High Schools Drive Gap in College Outcomes

Sara Weissman — Wed, 09/17/2025 - 03:00 AM

About a quarter of graduates from high-poverty high schools earn a college degree within six years. Their peers at low-poverty schools complete at more than double that rate.

University of Arkansas Creates Faculty Learning Community

Ashley Mowreader — Wed, 09/17/2025 - 03:00 AM

The new initiative helps improve teaching with a focus on student-centered classrooms and connection to support resources.

More Faculty Assign Digital Textbooks, Teach Online Classes Post-Pandemic

Ashley Mowreader — Tue, 09/09/2025 - 03:00 AM

In-person instruction remains the most popular teaching method, but digital and hybrid courses continue to gain traction, according to a recent study.

Listen: Closing the Attainment Gap With Credit for Prior Learning

Ashley Mowreader — Fri, 09/05/2025 - 03:00 AM

Inside Higher Ed’s Voices of Student Success highlights efforts in Kentucky to expand CPL opportunities among military-affiliated students and adult learners more broadly.

How Colleges Can Reimagine Course Scheduling

Ashley Mowreader — Wed, 09/03/2025 - 03:00 AM

A new report from Complete College America and Ad Astra outlines best practices for sustained change to facilitate students’ academic pathways and on-time graduation.