Higher Education

Why Is Tom Corbett Speaking at Millersville’s Commencement?

Why Is Tom Corbett Speaking at Millersville’s Commencement? Why Is Tom Corbett Speaking at Millersville’s Commencement?

In a case of shaking-the-hand-that-slaps you, the Pennsylvania state school will host the Tea Party governor for its May 18 commencement. To whose benefit?

May 10, 2013 / StudentNation / James Cersonsky and StudentNation

What You Need to Know About the Indiana University Strike

What You Need to Know About the Indiana University Strike What You Need to Know About the Indiana University Strike

This week, students and staff will walk out of class and off the job in support of a comprehensive set of demands for worker rights and economic equity.

Apr 8, 2013 / StudentNation / James Cersonsky and StudentNation

For-Profit Fiasco: California Public Colleges Turn to Web Courses

For-Profit Fiasco: California Public Colleges Turn to Web Courses For-Profit Fiasco: California Public Colleges Turn to Web Courses

First, cut the budget so students can’t get the courses they need. Then, bring in for-profit companies.

Mar 14, 2013 / Blog / Jon Wiener

Anatomy of a Failed Campus: What Happened At NYU’s Tisch Asia? Anatomy of a Failed Campus: What Happened At NYU’s Tisch Asia?

Amid the university's rapid international expansion, there is a story of an NYU campus that failed. So what happened in Singapore? It depends who you ask. 

Mar 6, 2013 / StudentNation / Zoë Schlanger and StudentNation

Cornell NYC Tech’s Alarming Ties to the Israeli Occupation

Cornell NYC Tech’s Alarming Ties to the Israeli Occupation Cornell NYC Tech’s Alarming Ties to the Israeli Occupation

Community members are concerned about Cornell’s partnership with Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, whose research and development help sustain Israel’s occupatio...

Mar 1, 2013 / Adam Hudson

Dispatches From the US Student Movement: March 1

Dispatches From the US Student Movement: March 1 Dispatches From the US Student Movement: March 1

This week, students across the country rail against program cuts, tuition hikes and racist university policies. What’s next for reproductive justice in Alabama? Could Congres...

Mar 1, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation

Challenging Georgia’s Ban on Undocumented Students

Challenging Georgia’s Ban on Undocumented Students Challenging Georgia’s Ban on Undocumented Students

As the national debate on comprehensive immigration reform heats up, Georgia activists are fighting racist state-level policy.

Feb 27, 2013 / StudentNation / Jeff Biggers and StudentNation

University Presidents—Speak Out!

University Presidents—Speak Out! University Presidents—Speak Out!

Where are their voices on the major issues of the day?

Feb 20, 2013 / Feature / Scott Sherman

NYU Divest Hosts Bill McKibben, Faces Rebuff From Administration

NYU Divest Hosts Bill McKibben, Faces Rebuff From Administration NYU Divest Hosts Bill McKibben, Faces Rebuff From Administration

The environmental activist and self-described “professional bummer-out-er" spoke at Cooper Union's historic Great Hall last night.

Feb 6, 2013 / StudentNation / Melissa Cronin and StudentNation

Brooklyn College President Defends BDS Forum Brooklyn College President Defends BDS Forum

"it is incumbent upon us to uphold the tenets of academic freedom and allow our students and faculty to engage in dialogue and debate on topics they may choose, even those with whi...

Feb 4, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation

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