Are 3 Years of Medical School as Good as 4?

The number of accelerated medical degree programs has tripled over the past decade. New research shows that outcomes are similar to those of four-year programs.

How Some Faculty Plan to Handle Class on Election Day

Some professors plan to bring the election into the classroom Tuesday to encourage civic engagement, while others will cancel class altogether to facilitate voting.

Funding Student Success: Endowed Directorships in Student Supports

To promote sustainability in student supports, Stanford donors have endowed four directorships of community centers, creating additional funding for student services and co-curriculars.

Scaling Up: Providing Paid Research Opportunities for Students

A program at the University of Dayton provides undergraduate students interested in faculty-led research with a stipend to close equity gaps in participation. The initiative has grown over the past few years, requiring intentional communication and structure to support expansion.

Quick Takes

Opinion

Views

Opinion
Is the ‘College for All’ Movement Ending?

Ben Wildavsky and Richard Whitmire write that something ominous may be behind declines in freshman enrollments.

Opinion
Defending Democracy, Defending the University

Michael S. Roth writes that attacks on higher ed and democracy this election season threaten to sweep away 100-plus years of progress.

Blogs

Opinion
Deliberate Cruelty in Higher Ed

The reality of being NTT faculty.

Opinion
3 Ways to Be Asked 3 Questions

Talking with colleagues.

Career Advice

Opinion
Trust Me: It’s Transferable

Rhonda Sutton offers advice to graduate students on recognizing their skill sets.

Opinion
Addressing Election Stress in the Workplace

Miranda Stratton St. Fleur, Shaila Kotadia and Matthew Griffith offer ideas for a trauma-informed approach to support employee well-being in an election year.

Resources

A professional-looking woman sits on a panel addressing an audience.

Peer-to-Peer Advice

Campus offers resources for faculty and staff.

Visit Campus
In a large room, people in chairs look at a woman presenting in front of a projection screen.

Events & Webinars

Enjoy lively discussions about trending topics.

View All
A bald man with glasses and a blonde woman with long hair stand together smiling while looking down at a tablet and smart phone.

Data & Analysis

Download reports, surveys and more.

View All
A diverse group of people stand together with their arms crossed

Membership

Gain next-level resources and insights.

Learn More

The Confusion and Chaos of Title IX Reform

President Biden, when he was elected in 2020, promised to immediately overturn Trump-era Title IX reforms. But the bold changes he introduced to the federal government’s gender equality law have hit a series of regulatory and political roadblocks causing chaos and confusion among compliance officers, university leaders and students. Judges have temporarily blocked enforcement in nearly half the country, leaving the future of Biden’s reforms hanging in the balance. Get up to speed with Inside Higher Ed’s coverage of the key developments.