DEI Bans Flourished in 2024. Politicians Aren’t Finished.

Six states passed new anti-DEI laws this year, leading institutions to change hiring practices, close DEI offices and end DEI trainings. Look for more in 2025.

N.C. State Employee Denounced University Before His Suicide

Marshall Brain II founded the popular website HowStuffWorks, hosted a TV show and taught aspiring entrepreneurs. But he ended his life hours after he accused higher-ups of forcing him to resign. 

25 Stats for 2025

Inside Higher Ed compiled two dozen–plus data points to help guide strategic decision-making and student success initiatives on college campuses.

Student Wellness Tip: Increasing Access to Affordable Food

Basic needs insecurity can threaten student persistence and completion. Colleges have implemented creative solutions to provide students with low- or no-cost food options.

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In the New Year

Scott McLemee looks ahead to select spring 2025 university press releases.

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This Is What We’ll Do When You Mess With Us

Daniel DiMassa writes critically of the university’s new rules of free thought in an “OK AI” age.

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Failure and the Human Condition

How the humanities can help us to process and cope with failure, frustration, disappointment and life’s inevitable setbacks.

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The Hypocrisy of Community-Engaged Research

Evelyn Vázquez writes that white saviorism often drives community-engaged research in the neoliberal university—and offers suggestions for how to change this.

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A Holiday Message for the Downsized

Alfred G. Mueller II offers good tidings to all those navigating a difficult academic job market this season.

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Trump and Higher Ed

Donald Trump is poised to leave his mark on higher education once again. This time around, higher education is under more scrutiny and Republicans, back in control of Congress, have a plan to overhaul the sector. Below, you’ll find a curated collection of Inside Higher Ed articles that document how higher ed fared during Trump’s first term and what’s in store as he returns to the White House.