The administration, which wants to close the Education Department, hasn’t said how it would move the $1.7 trillion portfolio to a new agency. Democrats say doing so would be a “clear violation” of the law.
Columbia Agrees to Trump’s Demands
To address alleged antisemitism, the university will make the changes the Trump administration has demanded, despite legal and academic freedom concerns.
Marquee Conference for Women Historians Canceled, Co-Presidents Ousted
A message to prospective “Big Berks” attendees led to online blame on the planned host university and the political moment. But the cancellation is more complicated than that.
Meet the Class of 2029
The CIRP Freshman Survey highlights the growing diversity of incoming college students, the pressures of paying for college, increased mental health concerns among young people and, for the first time, how state policies and legislation factor into college choice.
Tracking Key Lawsuits Against the Trump Administration
Higher education groups are suing the federal government to block executive orders, DEI guidance and other policy changes. Here’s the latest on the legal challenges.
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Old Laws, New Targets
Immigration enforcement has been used before to police student activism, David S. Busch writes.
Blogs
With Friends Like These, Who Needs Authoritarians?
Bret Stephens gets schooled by experts. Will it matter?
Career Advice
What Happens When You Read a Job Description With a Growth Mindset?
New career possibilities can open up when you start with the bias toward “I’m qualified,” Rachel Bernard writes.
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.
Ep. 146: Trust and the College Presidency
The leadership skills that will best serve college presidents during challenging times.
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.
