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Ted Mitchell, president of the American Council on Education, stands at a podium in front of a group.

New Commission on Faith-Based Institutions Launched

A group of leaders of religiously affiliated colleges and universities gathered in Washington, D.C., for a first meeting hosted by the American Council on Education.

Geographer Maps Origins of ‘Publish or Perish’

The phrase “publish or perish” is the dictum of modern academic survival. It sums up what many researchers at universities...
A man talks into a microphone with his laptop in front of him and text next to his head

UNC System’s Controlled DEI Demolition

The University of North Carolina System Board of Governors voted to repeal the system’s DEI policy. Will the outcomes differ from those in states that did so through legislation?

John Legend is pictured on the big screen in graduation regalia as he speaks to Loyola Marymount University students.

Graduation Speakers on Democracy, Free College and Being a “Weird Person”

From Ken Burns to children’s YouTuber Ms. Rachel, commencement speakers tapped into the hopes, fears and quirks of the class of 2024.

Older scientist helping younger scientist. Both are women.

National Science Foundation Expands Mentoring Requirements to Bolster STEM Pipeline

Under a newly adopted policy, the independent federal agency now requires mentoring plans for all graduate students involved in NSF-funded research projects.

A blonde woman holds a customized Alabama license plate for Troy University with the vanity tag “leader” in all caps

Funding Student Success: License Plate Purchases Help Students Study Abroad

Students, alumni and supporters of Troy University can purchase special branded license plates to display their school spirit and fund student success experiences for learners.

A photo illustration combining a photo of the University of Kentucky’s campus on the left with a photo of university President Eli Capilouto on the right.

Faculty Power on the Line in Kentucky

University of Kentucky leaders are on the verge of replacing a strong University Senate with a purely advisory body. Faculty members are asking a simple question: Why? 

A graphic of a winding road made of stacks of U.S. currency.

‘Manufacturing Backlash’

To understand the right-wing legislative attacks on higher education, follow the money, Isaac Kamola writes.