House committees put the finishing touches on their sections of the reconciliation megabill early this week. Now, all the pieces of the puzzle are laid out, and higher ed experts say the picture is grim.
FIRE: 600 Students Punished for Protected Speech Since 2020
The free speech watchdog’s new Students Under Fire report shows a shift in what speech is being targeted—and by whom—since Hamas’s deadly Oct. 7 attack on Israel.
‘Nonsense Detectives’ Give Academic Resources New Life Online
CUNY is working with Wikipedia to feed the information ecosystem more accessible, deeply researched articles on a variety of topics—including some fading from public memory.
How to Help Faculty Meet New Accessibility Requirements
Only 10 percent of faculty believe their college provides adequate tools to support students with disabilities, making it hard to meet updated ADA mandates on digital accessibility.
Colleges Spend Heavily on Lobbying
Amid conflict with the Trump administration, many institutions have increased federal lobbying efforts, in some cases doubling or tripling what they spent in the first quarter of 2024.
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Ep. 156: Voices of Student Success: Learning to Talk With Strangers
In the latest episode of Voices of Student Success, a professor talks about her course that takes students into unfamiliar towns via railway to engage in conversation with strangers.
Ep. 155: What’s Going On With College Athletics (and Why You Should Care)
The evolving role of college athletics and the coming impacts to institutions and students.
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.
Why Internationalization Must Remain a Cornerstone of Higher Education
Hear academic leaders in the UK and Singapore discuss what is needed for effective cross-border collaboration.