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Black Scholars Face Anonymous Accusations in Anti-DEI Crusade
Since right-wing firebrand Christopher Rufo helped bring down Harvard’s president, at least seven more scholars—most of them Black—have confronted accusations of plagiarism or research misconduct spread by conservative media.
UT Austin’s Decision Is the One to Watch
The choice to reinstate a standardized test requirement speaks to how testing can be used to support student success, not just admission, Yoon S. Choi writes.
Boston University Denies It Would Use AI to Replace Striking Teaching Assistants
Boston University is pushing back against criticisms following a dean’s suggestion that AI tools be used amid a graduate students’...
Economic Impact of a Solar Eclipse: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute, part of Indiana University’s Total Solar Eclipse Week: Philip Powell, clinical assistant professor of business...
Incorrect Tax Data Could Mean Another FAFSA Setback
Education Department officials said Friday they’d been made aware of potential issues with incorrect tax data on processed student aid...
S.C. House Bill Says Colleges Can’t Request DEI Statements
The South Carolina House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ban public colleges and universities from asking applicants...
Firing of LGBTQ+ Staff Leaders Raises Questions
Four Appalachian State staff members, who led an affinity group for LGBTQ+ employees, say they were fired with no notice and little explanation.
More Campus Cuts in March
Citing enrollment and financial challenges, numerous institutions are eliminating jobs while others have announced budget cuts that may lead to future layoffs.