Guilford College Faculty Respond To Proposed Layoffs
Guilford College in Greensboro is poised to cut half of its academic majors, and eliminate a third of its full-time faculty positions.
Education
New York City Mayor Warns Schools Might Need To Close Next Week
Mayor Bill de Blasio warned that schools in New York City could close as early as Monday. There's a debate over whether schools should be closed while restaurants and bars remain open.
Lessons From Europe, Where Cases Are Rising But Schools Are Open
Amid a new wave of coronavirus restrictions, France, the U.K. and Germany are keeping schools open. The U.S. has taken a different approach.
Alyssa Loorya: What Can A 300-Year Old Farmhouse Tell Us About Metropolitan New York?
In the heart of urban Brooklyn, a 300-year old farmhouse still stands. Archaeologist Alyssa Loorya explains how artifacts found at the site trace the life cycles of New York City--from 1720 to today.
Appeals Court Rules Harvard Doesn't Discriminate Against Asian American Applicants
The panel of judges upheld a federal district court's decision from last year, teeing up a possible case in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Harvard Admissions Did Not Discriminate Against Asian Americans, Court Rules
An appeals court ruled in favor of Harvard University in a suit alleging that its admissions process discriminated against Asian Americans.
How Do Colleges And Students Ensure Safety Of Traveling Home For Thanksgiving?
As coronavirus cases surge across the U.S., college students are nearing Thanksgiving break. But going home is complicated this year. We discuss how colleges ensure students' safe travel.
News Brief: Transition Progresses, ACA Challenge, Biden's Education Plan
Biden team presses on with transition despite Trump's roadblocks. Obamacare likely to survive another challenge in the Supreme Court. And, Biden's education agenda must start by confronting COVID-19.
What A Biden Presidency Could Mean For Education
As the new president sets his priorities, will having an educator as first lady help schools and colleges get what they hope for?
David Biello: Moving The Dial On Climate Change
Fighting climate change is a big messy task that will take a lot of work. This hour, TED's Science Curator David Biello joins Manoush to share some promising and fascinating solutions.