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Why are benzos, for short-term use only, being doled out, in some cases, for years? Nicole Lamberson and Mark Horowitz weigh in.

Public confidence in higher education is at an all-time low, with significant drops in approval ratings in recent years among both Democrats and Republicans. Across the country, college professors and administrators face accusations—with varying degrees of merit—that our costs are too high, our degrees don’t prepare students for the workforce, our research and teaching are too vulnerable to ideological capture, and our academic integrity is compromised. Meanwhile, our students stand accused of b

Western Oregon University aims to boost student success by eliminating D's and F's, but critics question potential academic rigor dilution. Read to learn more.

D and F grades will be replaced with “no credit” and will not affect students’ GPAs. University leaders say it will raise retention rates; critics say it may lower academic rigor and lead to grade inflation. Faculty and administrators at Western Oregon University are aiming to increase student retention rates and foster academic equity by changing the university’s grading system.

How informed consent about long-term prescriptions can be improved.