Richard Bland wins total autonomy from William & MaryRichard Bland College is closer to achieving total autonomy with new legislation to form its own Board of Visitors.
STEM accreditor drops DEIA from its standardsABET has removed DEIA from its accreditation criteria amid federal pushback against diversity initiatives.
The welcoming and supportive' Bexley college helping adults get into workThe college has been recognized for its commitment to accessible education, particularly for students with special educational needs.
New data shows credential attainment on the riseCredential attainment among U.S. adults is increasing, but racial disparities in credentials remain significant.
Did the Ivy League really break America? (opinion)Ivy League admission policies contribute to various societal issues, reflecting a flawed meritocracy that prioritizes certain ideals over broader social values.
Trump dismisses "woke" military academy board membersTrump has fired all members of military academy boards to reshape oversight amid concerns of 'woke' ideologies infiltrating these institutions.
William & Mary receives $50M gift for student scholarshipsWilliam & Mary received a $50 million donation for coastal and marine sciences scholarships, enhancing educational access for future leaders addressing environmental challenges.
STEM accreditor drops DEIA from its standardsABET has removed DEIA from its accreditation criteria amid federal pushback against diversity initiatives.
The welcoming and supportive' Bexley college helping adults get into workThe college has been recognized for its commitment to accessible education, particularly for students with special educational needs.
New data shows credential attainment on the riseCredential attainment among U.S. adults is increasing, but racial disparities in credentials remain significant.
Did the Ivy League really break America? (opinion)Ivy League admission policies contribute to various societal issues, reflecting a flawed meritocracy that prioritizes certain ideals over broader social values.
Trump dismisses "woke" military academy board membersTrump has fired all members of military academy boards to reshape oversight amid concerns of 'woke' ideologies infiltrating these institutions.
William & Mary receives $50M gift for student scholarshipsWilliam & Mary received a $50 million donation for coastal and marine sciences scholarships, enhancing educational access for future leaders addressing environmental challenges.
Higher ed must resist authoritarian rule. It's the mission.Trump's administration aims to undermine higher education in America.Efforts to comply with Trump's demands are misguided and futile.
Higher ed unions rally against Trump's cuts, layoffsWorkers and faculty protested against cuts to federal research funding and education, mobilizing nationwide on a day of action organized by various unions.
Trump vows "forceful" measures to combat campus antisemitismTrump's executive order addresses rising anti-Semitism with strong measures aimed at protecting Jewish Americans and targeting pro-Hamas sentiments on campuses.
ACE strikes a fighting stance at annual conferenceTrump's influence on higher education raises concerns about funding cuts and initiatives for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
How Trump's executive orders are disrupting academic researchRecent executive orders have jeopardized federal grants for scientists, creating uncertainty about funding essential for research and academic progress.
Trump signs Laken Riley Act into lawTrump signed the Laken Riley Act, which gives state attorneys general power over certain visa approvals, impacting international students.
Higher ed must resist authoritarian rule. It's the mission.Trump's administration aims to undermine higher education in America.Efforts to comply with Trump's demands are misguided and futile.
Higher ed unions rally against Trump's cuts, layoffsWorkers and faculty protested against cuts to federal research funding and education, mobilizing nationwide on a day of action organized by various unions.
Trump vows "forceful" measures to combat campus antisemitismTrump's executive order addresses rising anti-Semitism with strong measures aimed at protecting Jewish Americans and targeting pro-Hamas sentiments on campuses.
ACE strikes a fighting stance at annual conferenceTrump's influence on higher education raises concerns about funding cuts and initiatives for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
How Trump's executive orders are disrupting academic researchRecent executive orders have jeopardized federal grants for scientists, creating uncertainty about funding essential for research and academic progress.
Trump signs Laken Riley Act into lawTrump signed the Laken Riley Act, which gives state attorneys general power over certain visa approvals, impacting international students.
When it comes to elevating livelihoods, a CSU degree is tops in California, study saysCalifornia State University colleges significantly enhance economic mobility for low- and moderate-income students.
Struggling men hurt noncollege women's marriage prospects | Cornell ChronicleCollege-educated women maintain steady marriage rates despite a gender imbalance, challenging narratives about their marriage prospects.The decline in marriage rates is significant among non-college women, linked to the declining fortunes of non-college men.
What If College Got Cheaper and No One Noticed?The actual cost of college has decreased over the past decade despite rising sticker prices.
Congressional Budget Office projects Pell Grant shortfallThe Pell Grant program faces a $2.7 billion shortfall for FY 2026, prompting potential funding cuts.
How the FAFSA fiasco may transform the Education DepartmentFAFSA's 2024-25 rollout improved significantly after the U.S. Education Department engaged experienced leaders from the College Board.
What If College Got Cheaper and No One Noticed?The actual cost of college has decreased over the past decade despite rising sticker prices.
Congressional Budget Office projects Pell Grant shortfallThe Pell Grant program faces a $2.7 billion shortfall for FY 2026, prompting potential funding cuts.
How the FAFSA fiasco may transform the Education DepartmentFAFSA's 2024-25 rollout improved significantly after the U.S. Education Department engaged experienced leaders from the College Board.
Ontario college students and workers call on provincial candidates to fund post-secondary education | CBC NewsOntario colleges face significant job cuts and program reductions due to declining funding and changing international student policies.
How Sweden could change its school gradesThe inquiry suggests replacing the A-F grading system with a 1-10 scale to mitigate the negative impacts of failing grades on students.
Selena Gomez Over Hobbes, or How To Be Successful in AcademiaTrue academic success transcends publications and titles, emphasizing kindness in the competitive landscape of academia.
Advice on cultivating an interdisciplinary mindset (opinion)Graduate school is an ideal time to define your career goals and align them with your passions for research and real-world problem-solving.
How to prepare proactively for a postdoc (opinion)Proactive communication can significantly improve postdoctoral experiences and satisfaction.Understanding personal values is key to selecting the appropriate postdoc position.
Meet the meta postdoc (opinion)Meta postdocs focus on building skills for research-adjacent careers, moving beyond traditional tenure-track positions.
Advice on cultivating an interdisciplinary mindset (opinion)Graduate school is an ideal time to define your career goals and align them with your passions for research and real-world problem-solving.
How to prepare proactively for a postdoc (opinion)Proactive communication can significantly improve postdoctoral experiences and satisfaction.Understanding personal values is key to selecting the appropriate postdoc position.
Meet the meta postdoc (opinion)Meta postdocs focus on building skills for research-adjacent careers, moving beyond traditional tenure-track positions.
Haskell Indian Nations U lays off probationary workersHaskell Indian Nations University laid off nearly 30% of its staff due to federal directives, amplifying existing challenges of leadership and support.
Essay on the play "Heroes of the Fourth Turning" (opinion)Will Arbery's Heroes of the Fourth Turning addresses the impact of a conservative upbringing amidst modern American crises.
Education Department mulls using AI chat bot for FAFSA helpThe Education Department may shift from human call centers to AI chatbots to reduce costs amid ongoing federal budget cuts.
Cornell Tech announces The Bridge at Cornell Tech | Cornell ChronicleThe Bridge at Cornell Tech provides flexible workspaces to foster innovation and collaboration for startups and established businesses.Applications for The Bridge workspace are currently being accepted.
Cornell Tech Announces The Bridge at Cornell Tech: A New Collaborative Workspace for Entrepreneurs and Innovators | Cornell ChronicleCornell Tech opens The Bridge, a flexible workspace for entrepreneurs and established companies to foster innovation.
Cornell Tech announces The Bridge at Cornell Tech | Cornell ChronicleThe Bridge at Cornell Tech provides flexible workspaces to foster innovation and collaboration for startups and established businesses.Applications for The Bridge workspace are currently being accepted.
Cornell Tech Announces The Bridge at Cornell Tech: A New Collaborative Workspace for Entrepreneurs and Innovators | Cornell ChronicleCornell Tech opens The Bridge, a flexible workspace for entrepreneurs and established companies to foster innovation.
Illinois Has a New Tool to Track Violence - News CenterIllinois has a new dashboard to monitor violent deaths and firearm violence to help reduce such incidents at the county level.
Bohannon, Manne event focuses on female body image, evolution | Cornell ChronicleThe discussion by Prof. Kate Manne and Cat Bohannon addresses fatphobia, misogyny, and female evolution.
Keeping campus warm: steam to hot water conversion | Cornell ChronicleCornell is transitioning from a steam-based heating system to a hot water system to improve efficiency and support its net zero emissions goals.
Task force to address sexual assault on campus | Cornell ChronicleCornell has established a task force to combat sexual assault among undergraduates with a report due by summer 2025.
Anne Smalling elected Board of Trustees chair | Cornell ChronicleAnne Meinig Smalling has been elected as the first woman chair of the Cornell Board of Trustees.
Ex-Big Red teammates to face off at Super Bowl LIX | Cornell ChronicleBoth the Chiefs and Eagles feature former Cornell players in Super Bowl LIX, ensuring a Cornellian will be a champion.
Breeding Insight Platform Team Receives 2024 USDA Secretary Honor Award | Cornell ChronicleCornell's Breeding Insight Platform team received the USDA Secretary Honor Award for exceptional contributions to food safety and agricultural innovation.
Keeping campus warm: steam to hot water conversion | Cornell ChronicleCornell is transitioning from a steam-based heating system to a hot water system to improve efficiency and support its net zero emissions goals.
Task force to address sexual assault on campus | Cornell ChronicleCornell has established a task force to combat sexual assault among undergraduates with a report due by summer 2025.
Anne Smalling elected Board of Trustees chair | Cornell ChronicleAnne Meinig Smalling has been elected as the first woman chair of the Cornell Board of Trustees.
Ex-Big Red teammates to face off at Super Bowl LIX | Cornell ChronicleBoth the Chiefs and Eagles feature former Cornell players in Super Bowl LIX, ensuring a Cornellian will be a champion.
Breeding Insight Platform Team Receives 2024 USDA Secretary Honor Award | Cornell ChronicleCornell's Breeding Insight Platform team received the USDA Secretary Honor Award for exceptional contributions to food safety and agricultural innovation.
Grassroots college leader group resists anti-DEI legislationChaos from anti-DEI legislation threatens higher education's mission, stressing the need for strategic responses among college leaders.
GOP state lawmakers again targeting DEI and tenureIndiana Senate passed SB 289 to ban DEI initiatives in state education, sparking significant partisan debate on discrimination and neutrality.
Community college to reconsider removed DEI materialsDes Moines Area Community College plans to restore diversity, equity, and inclusion materials on its website after previously removing them due to political pressures.
Grassroots college leader group resists anti-DEI legislationChaos from anti-DEI legislation threatens higher education's mission, stressing the need for strategic responses among college leaders.
GOP state lawmakers again targeting DEI and tenureIndiana Senate passed SB 289 to ban DEI initiatives in state education, sparking significant partisan debate on discrimination and neutrality.
Community college to reconsider removed DEI materialsDes Moines Area Community College plans to restore diversity, equity, and inclusion materials on its website after previously removing them due to political pressures.
Ready, set ... count! Annual birding event aids research | Cornell ChronicleThe Great Backyard Bird Count connects nature enthusiasts worldwide by inviting casual observers to contribute to important scientific research.
We must protect federal science partnership (opinion)The historical collaboration between U.S. research universities and the federal government, established during WWII, is crucial for modern scientific advancement.
Republican officials hired to lead FAU, FIUAdam Hasner, a former partisan lawmaker, was chosen as president of Florida Atlantic University despite concerns about his qualifications and political background.
Ed Department granted stay on gainful employment lawsuitThe Department of Education has 90 days to respond to lawsuits challenging Biden's gainful employment regulations affecting career education.
NCAA, Tennessee settle case against NIL recruitment banNCAA settled a lawsuit over NIL restrictions, signaling a significant change in college athlete recruitment practices.
Ed Department granted stay on gainful employment lawsuitThe Department of Education has 90 days to respond to lawsuits challenging Biden's gainful employment regulations affecting career education.
NCAA, Tennessee settle case against NIL recruitment banNCAA settled a lawsuit over NIL restrictions, signaling a significant change in college athlete recruitment practices.
A record $50 million gift for Washburn University in KansasWashburn University received a $50 million donation from alumni Greg and Ronda Brenneman for health education and facility improvements.
FIU expected to hire Florida lt. governor as presidentLieutenant Governor Jeanette Núñez is expected to be appointed interim president of Florida International University.
Rutgers cancels HBCU event to align with Trump DEI ordersThe cancellation of the conference reflects federal influence over DEI initiatives in higher education.
Higher ed organizations sue against Trump's DEI ordersProfessors are suing to challenge Trump's executive orders on diversity programs, claiming they violate constitutional rights.
Hegseth orders military academies to end affirmative actionThe U.S. Defense Secretary's memo seeks to eliminate DEI initiatives in military admissions, affecting race-conscious considerations.
After Trump DEI order, MSU cancels Lunar New Year eventMichigan State canceled a Lunar New Year lunch due to concerns over Trump's executive orders on DEI, reflecting broader anxieties in academia.
West Point disbands student groups for women and minoritiesWest Point disbands student affinity clubs to comply with federal directives on diversity and inclusion.
Trump attacks DEI; faculty pick between silence, resistanceThe Trump administration's stance on DEI has led to increased self-censorship among academics concerned about job security.
Rutgers cancels HBCU event to align with Trump DEI ordersThe cancellation of the conference reflects federal influence over DEI initiatives in higher education.
Higher ed organizations sue against Trump's DEI ordersProfessors are suing to challenge Trump's executive orders on diversity programs, claiming they violate constitutional rights.
Hegseth orders military academies to end affirmative actionThe U.S. Defense Secretary's memo seeks to eliminate DEI initiatives in military admissions, affecting race-conscious considerations.
After Trump DEI order, MSU cancels Lunar New Year eventMichigan State canceled a Lunar New Year lunch due to concerns over Trump's executive orders on DEI, reflecting broader anxieties in academia.
West Point disbands student groups for women and minoritiesWest Point disbands student affinity clubs to comply with federal directives on diversity and inclusion.
Trump attacks DEI; faculty pick between silence, resistanceThe Trump administration's stance on DEI has led to increased self-censorship among academics concerned about job security.
Power of babble: Babies elicit simpler speech from adults | Cornell ChronicleParents simplify speech significantly when responding to babies, which is crucial for language development.
Abrupt presidential exits at Oklahoma State, CSU PuebloTwo university presidents resigned unexpectedly, raising concerns about leadership stability and undisclosed reasons behind their departures.
Ruling again pulls Trump critic from classroomLevy's appeal to return to teaching was reversed, emphasizing the legal process surrounding controversial academic discourse.
The left should reclaim free speech mantle (opinion)The campus climate increasingly limits free expression through potential harassment or discrimination charges against students organizing events with controversial content.
Judge reinstates professor LSU suspended after Trump remarksA judge reinstated a tenured professor at LSU, who was suspended after making controversial comments about Trump and a Louisiana governor.
Fired for making porn, Joe Gow sues for reinstatementJoe Gow asserts his First Amendment rights were violated by his firing due to his production of adult content, leading him to sue for reinstatement.
Ruling again pulls Trump critic from classroomLevy's appeal to return to teaching was reversed, emphasizing the legal process surrounding controversial academic discourse.
The left should reclaim free speech mantle (opinion)The campus climate increasingly limits free expression through potential harassment or discrimination charges against students organizing events with controversial content.
Judge reinstates professor LSU suspended after Trump remarksA judge reinstated a tenured professor at LSU, who was suspended after making controversial comments about Trump and a Louisiana governor.
Fired for making porn, Joe Gow sues for reinstatementJoe Gow asserts his First Amendment rights were violated by his firing due to his production of adult content, leading him to sue for reinstatement.
As DEI is scapegoated, silence is complicity (opinion)President Trump's association of diversity, equity, and inclusion with failures reveals a troubling narrative about people of color's qualifications.
Career coaches fill critical gaps in Ph.D. trainingThe portrayal of career coaching in academia is biased, failing to recognize its professional standards and effectiveness outside university settings.
Ideas for navigating editor-reviewer relationships (opinion)Editors and reviewers can significantly shape a scholar's career, with their feedback affecting tenure and promotion opportunities.Thoughtful communication and understanding between authors and reviewers are crucial for successful publication.
Career coaches fill critical gaps in Ph.D. trainingThe portrayal of career coaching in academia is biased, failing to recognize its professional standards and effectiveness outside university settings.
Ideas for navigating editor-reviewer relationships (opinion)Editors and reviewers can significantly shape a scholar's career, with their feedback affecting tenure and promotion opportunities.Thoughtful communication and understanding between authors and reviewers are crucial for successful publication.
Big state systems were among those announcing cuts in JanuaryColleges face severe budget cuts due to declining enrollment and financial deficits.Sonoma State University has announced significant layoffs and program eliminations to address a $24 million budget gap.
New top leaders hired at multiple institutionsMultiple leadership changes in universities highlight evolving dynamics in higher education.New appointments reflect significant shifts at several prominent institutions in 2023.
Short and sweet: Supportive texts give partners a boost | Cornell ChronicleSupportive texts from romantic partners can significantly reduce stress and enhance emotional well-being during challenging events.
Frostburg State president dies amid battle with cancerRonald H. Nowaczyk, president of Frostburg State University, passed away on his last workday after a battle with cancer, having stepped down due to health issues.
100-plus Tufts lecturers strike for better payTufts University lecturers went on strike over stalled contract negotiations, seeking better pay and reduced workloads.
Navy SEAL was unqualified to lead Tufts lacrosse workout, report findsA Tufts University workout led by an unqualified trainer resulted in 9 team members hospitalized due to strenuous exercise, highlighting the need for better vetting procedures.
100-plus Tufts lecturers strike for better payTufts University lecturers went on strike over stalled contract negotiations, seeking better pay and reduced workloads.
Navy SEAL was unqualified to lead Tufts lacrosse workout, report findsA Tufts University workout led by an unqualified trainer resulted in 9 team members hospitalized due to strenuous exercise, highlighting the need for better vetting procedures.
Essay on the panopticon (opinion)The concept of the panopticon represents the pervasive nature of surveillance in modern society.
Harvard lays off staff at its Slavery Remembrance ProgramHarvard University laid off staff from the Slavery Remembrance Program, shifting responsibilities to a genealogical nonprofit.
U of Tennessee pays student who faced expulsion $180KThe University of Tennessee settled with a pharmacy graduate for $180,000 after a dispute over social media posts raised free speech concerns.
Academic unions should adopt neutrality (opinion)Universities are embracing institutional neutrality amid political unrest, but professors' unions undermine this by taking stances on non-labor issues.
Ducking and covering is no way to protect higher edHigher education must actively resist threats to democracy and its autonomy, as current governance poses significant risks to its future.
FEHE network has roots in anti-gay marriage fight, Opus DeiFEHE funds and advises programs at elite universities while having strong ties to conservative groups, raising questions about its nonpartisan claims.
Former Jackson State Faculty Senate pres. sues college pres.Former JSU faculty president sues for wrongful termination after alleged retaliation following a no confidence vote against an associate provost.
Spotted lanternflies could cost NYS grape industry millions | Cornell ChronicleThe spotted lanternfly poses a serious threat to New York's grape industry, with potential losses exceeding $8 million within three years if unmanaged.