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‘Cowardly and Cruel’
Macalester president issues some of the harshest words yet from a higher ed leader on Donald Trump's immigration ban.
On the Fence About DeVos
In committee vote on nomination of Betsy DeVos for education secretary, two Republican senators withhold full endorsement of the Michigan school choice activist, signaling possible trouble for her on the Senate floor.
Campus Fallout From the Trump Order
Harvard medical students don't want fund-raiser at Mar-a-Lago. Old Dominion professor apologizes for email criticizing those who skip protests. Digital pedagogy group considers adding Canadian location for meeting. Wheaton of Massachusetts creates scholarship for refugees.
Which Professors Earn More?
Analysis of political scientists illustrates role of gender, Ph.D. pedigree, negotiations, institution type and more. Study is bad news for women who teach undergraduates.
Falwell Says He Will Lead Presidential Commission
Jerry Falwell Jr. announced Tuesday that he will lead a presidential task force on higher education, a Liberty University spokesman...
Conservative, Libertarian Groups Propose Campus Free Speech Bill
Several conservative and libertarian organizations are urging state lawmakers to adopt legislation that aims to "restore and protect freedom of...
Academic Minute: Fake News and the Power of Awe
Today on the Academic Minute: Michelle Ouellette, assistant professor of journalism and public relations at SUNY Plattsburgh, explores how to...
Congressional Education Committee Leaders Criticize Travel Ban
The two Republicans who lead the education committees of the U.S. Congress have issued statements that criticize aspects of the...