Faculty Focus: Strategies to Enhance Teaching Readiness for Graduate and Professional Students

Graduate and professional students aiming for academic careers often express eagerness to teach but lack clarity on how to acquire and demonstrate teaching experience on their CVs or dossiers. Due to the varying availability of TA opportunities across different programs and budget periods, departments and teaching centers can offer equitable pathways by creating small, credible…

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Fostering Social-Emotional Learning in Virtual Classrooms Through Online Collaboration

In today’s digital education landscape, faculty members teaching online may struggle to create meaningful connections with students. As someone who primarily teaches in-person undergraduate courses, I focus on curating my classes to facilitate student connections. I encourage collaborative project work and regular peer feedback. Students generally respond well to these interactions, enjoying collaboration and class…

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Harvard News: Effort Remains Crucial in AI Era, Garber Advises Graduates

During the Baccalaureate address, Harvard President Alan Garber encouraged the Class of 2026 to pursue meaningful challenges despite the rise of artificial intelligence. Speaking as part of the 375th Commencement series, Garber emphasized the importance of personal effort in an era increasingly influenced by AI. Garber noted that the advent of AI technology, such as…

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Faculty Focus Explores Future-Ready Skills for Lifelong Student Success

Future-ready skills encompass personal, social, and cognitive abilities that allow students to effectively engage with others and handle real-world challenges. These skills, distinct from academic or technical knowledge, emphasize communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and emotional management. Developing these skills is crucial for students to become independent and responsible. They enable learners to articulate ideas confidently, form…

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Faculty Focus: Enhancing Teaching Readiness for Graduate and Professional Students

Graduate and professional students aiming for academic positions often express to mentors their eagerness to teach but uncertainty about gaining experience or showcasing it on their CVs. Due to varying TA opportunities across programs and budget constraints, departments and teaching centers can offer equitable pathways by structuring small, credible experiences that provide tangible evidence. Coordinated…

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USCIS Announces Stricter Policy on Adjustment of Status, Limiting Approval to “Extraordinary Circumstances

May 22, 2026 — Washington, D.C.U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced a major policy shift stating that Adjustment of Status will generally be treated as an extraordinary form of relief rather than a routine pathway to a Green Card for temporary visa holders inside the United States. Under the new USCIS policy memorandum, adjustment…

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Harvard Study Explores Underlying Causes of War

Seth Rosenberg, a student known for his unique combination of military experience and academic prowess, has shifted his focus from combat photography to studying the psychology of power. Rosenberg, originally from Minnesota, joined the military in 2017, following his family’s tradition. As a Marine Corps combat photographer, he collaborated with various military branches and traveled…

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