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As the Senate proposes sweeping changes for college sports, universities and the NCAA are throwing their support behind the bill. But opponents are wary.
Texas Professor Suspended for 16 Months Without Recourse
Clyde Barrow and his lawyer have repeatedly asked for updates and details on his case and have been met with silence and redirects at all levels.
Rightsizing the Physical Campus
Higher ed has too much wasted square footage. Colleges under pressure are rethinking how it’s used.
When Basic Needs Go on Credit
New Trellis Strategies research finds students with unpaid credit card balances experience greater financial strain and difficulty concentrating on schoolwork.
DEI Ban Led to End of Minister Benefits and Call for Professor to Be ‘Fired or Worse’
After Kentucky Republicans banned DEI, a diversity, equity and inclusion defender used open records requests to reveal what public universities face behind the scenes.
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The Cures for AI Are Killing Us
The retreat from take-home essays jeopardizes the future of the humanities.
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The Education Department’s Push for Accreditation Reform Could Backfire
An agency leader says the proposed rules could disrupt the balance of power and stifle innovation.
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The Silent Exit: What to Do When Mentees Ghost
When mentees don’t follow up, consider checking in rather than stepping back.
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Ep. 213: WASC’s Maria Toyoda on Accreditation’s Uncertain Future
The agency leader discusses the Education Department’s proposed regulation re-write.
Ep. 212: Voices of Student Success: The Hidden Curriculum First-Gen Students Face
Inside Higher Ed’s Voices of Student Success explores what first-generation students need to navigate college, find support and persist.
Academic career advice from a university leader, “Be curious, be useful, bring evidence”
Learn about the career-building secrets of a university leader who has taken a less conventional path through academia.
Backward Course Design—From Learning Outcomes to Assessment to Activities
An expert in student-centered instructional design talks through the process of creating effective university courses, including the potential of artificial intelligence to support feedback and revision.
