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U of Buffalo student clubs lose recognition due to new rule

[ad_1] When Suha Chowdhury started a chapter of the humanitarian aid organization Islamic Relief at the University at Buffalo, she envisioned joining with her peers to fundraise for global causes and help Buffalo-area nonprofits—all with the support of her university. But because of a new rule introduced by the Student Association, one of the university’s …

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U of Rochester v. Rochester U in trademark infringement case

[ad_1] The University of Rochester, in Rochester, N.Y., is suing the newly minted Rochester University, in Rochester Hills, Mich., for trademark infringement.  In the lawsuit, filed in federal court last week, the University of Rochester claims that the Michigan institution has damaged its brand, confused prospective applicants and profited off its reputation, and it is …

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Developing students’ critical thinking skills: Academic Minute

[ad_1] Today on the Academic Minute: Erica Kosal, director of the life sciences first-year program and associate teaching professor of biological sciences at North Carolina State University, explains how important it is for students to learn how to think creatively. Learn more about the Academic Minute here. Most Popular Stories Most Popular [ad_2] Source link

Student and faculty perspectives on digital learning differ

[ad_1] More than half of faculty members say they prefer face-to-face classes over hybrid or online delivery, but nearly seven in 10 students say they prefer an instructional model with at least some virtual component. Three-quarters of students favor digital course materials over print, while professors are split 50-50. And 60 percent of faculty instructors opt …

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University of Arkansas dissolves DEI office

[ad_1] Lawmakers in Florida, Texas and Ohio have passed bills this year requiring their public institutions of higher education to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion offices. The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville didn’t wait on legislative mandates; last week, the university dissolved its DEI division on its own. But the DEI office’s staff and resources …

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