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A Hunger Strike, Then a Letdown for Undocumented UC Students
The students began their hunger strike Tuesday to urge the University of California Board of Regents to allow them to be employed on campuses. It didn’t work.
University of Texas Austin Eliminates Scholarship for Undocumented Students
The University of Texas at Austin is eliminating a scholarship program for undocumented students, citing the state’s ban on diversity...
How Will Universities Across the Globe Fare in the ‘Year of Elections’?
Countries that are home to about half of the world’s population will hold elections in 2024. Observers consider the role higher education will play in the campaigns and how it might be reshaped by the results.
Data Science Major Takes Off
Colleges are leaning into data science majors as workforce demand rises and the number of bachelor’s degrees awarded for the specialty skyrockets.
Rensselaer Settles COVID Lawsuit for $6.5 Million
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute reached a $6.5 million settlement in a 2020 class action lawsuit over the transition to online learning...
Loyola Marymount to Cut 6 Sports
Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles plans to cut six sports at the end of the 2023–24 season, according to...
Antisemitism Probe of Penn Kicks Off With Document Request
The University of Pennsylvania has two weeks to turn over documents, emails and other communications to a House committee regarding...
Prioritizing Foster Students’ Success in Higher Ed
Compared to their peers, students who were in the foster care system are less likely to enroll in college or earn a degree. Support programs for former foster youth can help bridge the gap in completion.