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Academic Success Tip: Changing Curricula to Appeal to Pop Culture, Niche Interests
Professors get creative in drawing students into learning through novel course offerings focusing on pop stars, aliens and more.
Canada and Australia Lose Allure for International Students
In a survey, they deemed the United States, with the looming possibility of a second Trump presidency, a more reliable education prospect than its anglophone rivals.
Scaling Up: Advising Advisers
The University of Pittsburgh provides professional development opportunities for academic advisers and others who support students through mentoring in a virtual summit.
Academic Success Tip: Weekly Skill Building for Students
Montclair State University launched a campaign this spring to increase academic engagement through students’ personal skill development inside the classroom and across campus departments.
Scaling Up: Texas Expands Transfer Degree Pathway Options
To improve transfer in the state, higher education leaders in Texas are working on curricular pathway plans for eight degree programs, helping students earn a degree faster, with less debt.
Communication on Growth Mindset Can Benefit Student Achievement
New research from Washington State University finds first-generation students perform better after receiving encouraging messages from their instructor on strategies for improvement.
Academic Success Tip: Teaching Introverts Confidence and Community
A course at Worcester Polytechnic Institute helps students feel comfortable in their personality type and learn professional skills.
Professor Creates Digital Marketing Simulation to Teach Practical Skills
Students at Hult International Business School in Massachusetts play a simulated game that teaches the principles of digital marketing and allows them to refine their skills.