The long-awaited House vs. NCAA decision officially ends the era of collegiate athletes as amateurs, but will likely lead to a slew of further lawsuits, experts say.
International Students Hit With Back-to-Back Orders
Trump issued two orders Wednesday night that could deal a major blow to international enrollment. One targets Harvard; the other restricts travel from more than a dozen countries, raising alarms across higher ed.
Trump Wants Grant Makers to Become Political Appointees
Officials say the policy, which would make it easier to fire thousands of government employees, is designed to increase accountability. But experts say it would increase corruption and threaten the nation’s health and economy.
Senate Dems Grill Trump’s Pick to Lead the Office for Civil Rights
Richey positioned herself as prepared to continue the Trump administration’s crusades against trans women athletes and campus antisemitism—but provided little insight into how she plans to do so with OCR’s skeleton crew staff.
What to Expect as the Senate Tackles Reconciliation
The Senate faces a July 4 deadline to pass its own version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, leaving little time for compromise or significant changes.
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Constructive Engagement
Mark Zupan recounts a constructive exchange with an alumnus and higher ed critic.
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How to Send Thoughtful Guest Speaker Invitations
Thoughtful invitations require deep work by event organizers, Dr. Adaira Landry and Dr. Resa E. Lewiss write.
Ep. 159: Uncertainty, Disruption and Campus Mental Health
How the political climate and economic uncertainty are increasing the mental health challenges on campuses.
Ep. 158: Voices of Student Success: Teaching Practical Life Skills
In the latest episode of Voices of Student Success, staff in George Mason University’s department of recreation share how they teach students life skills for future success.
The Complex Factors That Drive Students’ Sense of Belonging
An expert in student belonging and engagement in the digital environment explains the nuances of belonging, mattering and inclusion as well as how to foster well-being in higher education.
The Secrets of Effective Policy Engagement – From Two Academics Who Have Worked in Government
Two academics who are steeped in policy expertise, having worked in government in the UK and US, share practical insights on what works when trying to get research before the eyes of decision-makers.
