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Fears Mount Over Detention of Academics Who Traveled to China
Several Chinese academics working overseas have disappeared or been detained on return to China as the country’s leaders expand national security laws.
Pandemic Lessons Unlearned
Why we need greater transparency, clarity, humility and accountability in public health messaging.
Louisiana Governor Gains More Control Over College Boards
Critics fear that the bill Governor Landry signed could be an overstep that threatens public institutions’ accreditation status—and their ability to receive vital federal financial aid.
UNC System’s Controlled DEI Demolition
The University of North Carolina System Board of Governors voted to repeal the system’s DEI policy. Will the outcomes differ from those in states that did so through legislation?
National Science Foundation Expands Mentoring Requirements to Bolster STEM Pipeline
Under a newly adopted policy, the independent federal agency now requires mentoring plans for all graduate students involved in NSF-funded research projects.
Colorado to Cover Two Years’ Tuition at Any Public College
The tax-credit–based aid program provides a last-dollar reimbursement to cover up to 65 credits for any student with a household income of $90,000 or less.
Many California Students Eligible for CalFresh but a Fraction Enroll
A new report estimates that hundreds of thousands of California students qualify for the state’s food program but don’t access the benefits.