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Brown Trustee Resigns in Protest Over Divestment Vote
Joseph Edelman resigned over a looming vote to divest from companies linked to the war in Gaza. He called the vote, spurred by student pressure, “morally reprehensible.”
There Aren’t Enough Internships to Go Around
The supply of available, high-quality internships hasn’t kept pace with demand. Employers say operational challenges and financial worries make them skittish.
Penn Creates New Title VI Center. Will Other Colleges Follow?
Opening a center to handle shared ancestry complaints such as those alleging antisemitism is the latest signal that colleges are turning to their Title IX playbooks to comply with Title VI.
Scaling Up: Maximizing Student Financial Wellness
McPherson College has grown a nearly decade-old initiative to reduce student loan debt by matching student contributions and providing financial literacy education. Since launching, the college has allocated over $400,000 to student aid.
Tim Walz, China and Me
The choice of a vice presidential candidate with deep ties to China prompts Jeffrey Wasserstrom to reflect on trips taken and not.
Internet Archive Court Loss Leaves Higher Ed in Gray Area
The nonprofit published thousands of ebooks for free, violating copyright law. What that means for research libraries remains to be seen.
Decades of Enrollment Declines for Black Men at HBCUs
Black men make up roughly a quarter of students at historically Black colleges and universities, a significant drop from years past, according to a new report.