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A photo of a protestor being arrested at Emory University.

Divest? Call the Cops? Presidents Grapple With How to Respond

Some leaders have directly engaged protesters as encampments crop up on campus. Others have sent in the police, leading to violent arrests and sharp criticism.

University of Saint Katherine Announces Closure

The University of Saint Katherine in California is filing for bankruptcy and closing by the end of the spring semester...

Why TikTok Fails to Assure Us It’s Safe: Academic Minute

Today on the Academic Minute: Shaomin Li, eminent scholar and professor of international business and chair of the department of...
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Stress, Cost of Higher Ed Remain Greatest Threats to Student Persistence

Three national surveys published in the past month identify student anxiety as the greatest challenge in their educational pursuits, and the greatest threat to their retention.

Richard Cordray speaks into a microphone

Richard Cordray Takes the Fall for FAFSA Fiasco

The Federal Student Aid chief and debt-relief czar is stepping down after months of criticism over the bungled FAFSA overhaul. But is now the right time for accountability?

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Iowa Lawmakers Pass Last-Minute Ban on DEI, Institutional Statements

The Republican-controlled Iowa General Assembly ratcheted up restrictions issued by the state Board of Regents, sending the governor one of the nation’s broadest DEI bans.

A quote from Toni Morrison is in white text against a black background. The quote reads: “The innate feature of the university is that not only does it examine, it also produces power-laden and value-ridden discourse.”
Opinion

“How Can Values Be Taught,” Gaza Edition

Maureen E. Ruprecht Fadem asks what values universities are teaching through their silence on Gaza.

Amit Sevak, CEO of ETS, speaks to a crowd of seated people.

Responsible AI and the ‘Future of Skills’

A gathering hosted by ETS delved into how AI could change how students are tested and how employers assess skills.