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2 Virginia Universities Won’t Require DEI Classes After Governor’s Review, Board Pushback
Years-long efforts to create and mandate diversity-themed coursework at George Mason and Virginia Commonwealth fizzled after an unusual intervention by Glenn Youngkin and last-minute actions by board members.
Lawyer: UT Austin Fired Lecturer Involved in Pro-Palestinian Protest
A lawyer representing a University of Texas at Austin lecturer says the institution fired his client Wednesday. A state trooper...
The Marketing Power of Virtual Reality: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute, part of University of St. Thomas Week: Seth Ketron, assistant professor of marketing, explores how...
From Jubilation to Crisis: Pausing a $237 Million Gift
Florida A&M admits it doesn't know the value of 14 million shares of stock from a little-known entrepreneur. One expert puts the likelihood the donation is worth $237 million at "about zero."
Faculty, Staff Turnover Rates See Post-Pandemic Decline
Voluntary faculty and higher education staff turnover, excluding retirements, decreased in 2023–24 after two years of sharp rises, according to...
Fake Websites Pop Up Advertising Closed Universities
Multiple websites have cropped up advertising colleges that are no longer operating, USA Today reported. The newspaper’s investigation found at...
Opinion
Community Colleges Are Critical to Climate Action
Community colleges are an underutilized resource in meeting climate goals, Cameron Sublett and Jeff Clary write.
Campus Garden Initiative Engages Student Well-Being and Reflection
Michigan State staff partnered with faculty and students to create wellness programming within the campus garden and arboretum, providing opportunities in nature for community members to focus on themselves and their health.