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Ep. 120: Moving Beyond Transfer to Improve ‘Learning Mobility’

This episode examines how how learning is recognized across institutions.

Sudan’s Civil War: A New Haven for Al Qaeda

Al Qaeda may be exploiting a weakness in an African state in crisis. In today’s Academic Minute, a Student Spotlight, American University’s Sara Harmouch explores how. 

Patterns and Gaps in Award-Winning LGBTQ Children’s Books

LGBTQ children’s books are now on the shelves, but do they tell the full story? In today’s Academic Minute, Fitchburg State University’s Wendy Keyser says there is more to explore.

What Does the UK Election Mean for Higher Education?

Does the UK general election offer a ray of hope for the beleaguered university sector? Two higher education policy experts give their take on what university leaders can do to make a case for the sector and how a new parliament might tackle hot topics such as international students and research funding.

The Misunderstood Politics of the Energy Transition

Who is to blame for slowing the transition to a low-carbon-energy future? In today’s Academic Minute, the University of Texas at Austin’s David Spence has some ideas.

Ep. 119: Voices of Student Success: Careers as an Undercurrent

How career integration can boost students’ outcomes, addressing concerns about the return on investment in higher education.

How Early Texas Settler Groups Got Along

There’s still a lot to learn and understand about early settlements in Texas. In today’s Academic Minute, Texas A&M University–San Antonio’s Francis Galan sheds some light on the complexities of Spanish settlements in the state.

Dependence on Bottled Water Worsens Social Inequality

Bottled water can be a panacea during a crisis, but it can also worsen inequality afterward. In today’s Academic Minute, Portland State University’s Daniel Jaffee explores why.