Chronicle of Philanthropy Explores Philanthropy’s Role in Democracy
The Chronicle of Philanthropy poses a provocative question in this month’s issue: can philanthropy save democracy?
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American Council on Education Launches Initiative on Innovative Educational Partnerships
The American Council on Education (ACE) announced a National Task Force on the Transfer of Credit which includes a comprehensive review of the research on credit for prior learning, competency-based education, and military training, coupled with an assessment of successful credit transfer practices and recommendations.
Harvard Expands Expungement Project in Kansas and Western Pennsylvania with Support from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and the Charles Koch Foundation
Five groups are joining forces with the Access to Justice Lab at Harvard Law School (A2J Lab) for a project to expunge and seal criminal records.
The Power of Storytelling: An Interview with Harris III
Harris III, founder of STORY, which hosts gatherings nationwide, talks about how storytelling can build empathy and bridge the divide between people who hold differing beliefs
The National Constitution Center’s Classroom Exchange Program Turns Students into Constitutional Scholars
The National Constitution Center’s classroom exchange program brings the U.S. Constitution to life for middle and high school students across the country.
UNC School of Law Studies Prosecutors, Trade Associations, and Criminal Justice Policy
The University of North Carolina School of Law’s Prosecutors and Politics project announced a new study to understand the relationship between district attorney associations and state criminal justice policy.
Scholars at Risk to Increase Efforts to Bring Threatened Scholars to Safety, Preserving Academic Freedom
With the help of a gift from the Charles Koch Foundation, Scholars at Risk will be able to bring more scholars to safety and enhance its ability to raise awareness of the growing threat to the free exchange of ideas.
Hayek Center at Clemson University Receives Major Grant to Expand Programs
Clemson University’s Hayek Center for the Business of Prosperity pursues its mission through undergraduate education, academic research, and community outreach that advances the understanding of the role of business in society.
Despite Challenges in Higher Education, Americans Still Give Colleges and Universities a Passing Grade
Though a large portion of Americans believe higher education is going in the wrong direction, they still see colleges and universities as important institutions for innovation.
Combating the Opioid Crisis in West Virginia
To help keep more people off opioids and out of prison, researchers at West Virginia State University are assessing the success of evidence-based anti-drug programs in the state’s prison system.