A decade ago, administrators tried to shutter the small women’s college in Virginia, but devoted alumnae fought back and prevailed. Thanks to them, it’s still standing.
Outspoken Fascism Scholars Leave Yale for Canada
Jason Stanley, decrying Columbia University’s capitulation to the federal government, is leaving for the University of Toronto. So is Marci Shore, who said she fears “civil war.” Timothy Snyder says his motivations were largely personal.
Is the FAFSA Poised for Another Fiasco?
The federal student aid form had just begun to stabilize after a disastrous launch last winter. Then the Trump administration gutted the agency that manages it.
Delivering Career Wellness Education for Student Thriving
An intervention from the Center for Research on College-Workforce Transitions at the University of Wisconsin at Madison helps students preserve well-being and self-development throughout their career.
Education Department Reeling After Layoffs
The Trump administration said its sweeping cuts would eliminate bloat at the department. Staff say the “chaotic” process has stalled essential functions and left remaining employees with unmanageable workloads.
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Dear Colleagues: The Time for Boldness Is Now
In a letter to fellow faculty, Nolan L. Cabrera argues that self-censorship is not a strategy for self-preservation.
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Teaching in Red State America
The challenges aren’t the obvious ones—they’re subtler, more pervasive and ultimately more corrosive.
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College Budgets: A Guide for Faculty
Easton White argues that faculty should take the time to gain a basic understanding of their college’s budget model.
Ep. 148: Cuts to the Education Department, an Ultimatum for Columbia and ICE Arrests
The Trump administration hits higher education on multiple fronts through executive orders, threats and demands.
Ep. 147: Voices of Student Success: Connecting Academics and Support Resources for Success
Helping students recognize and access support resources on campus can be challenge. Faculty members at the University of Louisville help connect oral communication course content with university services to promote assistance seeking.
Why We Need Interdisciplinarity in Teaching and Research
Interdisciplinary thinking is crucial to addressing complex questions but how should it work in practice? Two leading academic proponents of cross-disciplinary working draw on their own groundbreaking scholarship to explain.
The Pros and Cons of AI in Higher Education
How should universities manage the rapid uptake of artificial intelligence across all aspects of higher education? We talk to three experts about AI’s impact on teaching, governance and the environment.
