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Media industry
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3 hours agoWant to Break Into Public Scholarship? Start Local (opinion)
Linking medieval history to modern conflicts like the Iraq war is dangerous; local engagement in academia is more impactful than aiming for prestigious publications.
Right-wing politics
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
3 hours agoFlorida Law School Reverses Course, Will Allow TPUSA Chapter
Barry University School of Law allows students to form a Turning Point USA chapter after criticism from the Florida attorney general regarding viewpoint discrimination.
NYC politics
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 day agoMamdani Vetoes Bill Requiring Security Plans for Protests Near Schools
Mayor Zohran Mamdani vetoed a bill that could restrict protests at educational facilities, citing concerns over free speech and political expression.
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Higher education
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3 hours agoShould Higher Ed Act as a Corporation or as Public Service?
Higher education faces an identity crisis between serving as a corporation or a public service amid rising costs and fewer students.
Higher education
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1 day agoMaking Higher Ed More National, Not Federal (column)
The lack of a cohesive higher education system in the U.S. hampers collective progress and requires more government direction for improvement.
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Higher education
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5 days agoProfessors Still Facing Discipline for Pro-Palestine Speech
Professors face disciplinary actions for their speech during protests against Israel's war in Gaza, highlighting concerns over free speech related to Palestine.
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4 days agoUS professors sue university over arrest during pro-Palestine protest
The judicial system would find that Emory failed to protect its students, to protect its staff, to protect the educational mission of the university, said philosophy professor Noelle McAfee, one of the plaintiffs.
Social justice
Higher education
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3 hours agoA New Indigenous President, an Ongoing Reconciliation
Fort Lewis College is undergoing a reconciliation process with Colorado tribes, highlighted by the removal of controversial panels and the appointment of its first Indigenous president.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 day agoOPT Application Pause Leaves Students in Limbo
I had to completely change my life once 10 years ago, and I built it here. I have family from Venezuela that are here, and all my friends are here. My career is here, my actual job is here, my network of professionals [is] here.
Higher education
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5 days agoChapel Hill Keeps Refusing to Release $1.2M Report on SCiLL
The university said it selected the international law firm K&L Gates last summer to review 'allegations and concerns' regarding the school. Over more than seven months, the review team analyzed hundreds of thousands of documents and interviewed dozens of people.
Higher education
Social justice
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1 month agoThe Fight for Parents' Access to Higher Ed
Student parents face systemic barriers including childcare costs, food insecurity, and transportation challenges that limit college access and completion, requiring institutional and policy reforms.
Higher education
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 weeks agoWisconsin Regents Defend Firing President
Wisconsin regents defended their decision to fire President Jay Rothman, citing multiple issues including urgency in addressing artificial intelligence and limiting board discussions.
Higher education
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2 weeks agoPresidents Puzzled on Rebuilding Public Trust in Higher Ed
Public trust in higher education has slightly improved but remains low, with most presidents believing their institutions are ineffective in addressing this issue.
Higher education
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1 month agoNYU standoff: Students, alumni back faculty strike if labor deal isn't reached by Monday
Nearly 1,500 NYU students and advocates support a faculty strike if contract negotiations fail by Monday, March 23, with union demands focusing on compensation, job security, academic freedom, and workload standards.
Higher education
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month agoReaders Respond: Budget Cuts That Don't Hurt
Institutions can achieve budget cuts through strategic investments like energy efficiency, HVAC improvements, and employee incentives without compromising core mission or operations.
Higher education
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1 month agoWhat's Keeping Presidents Up at Night in 2026
College presidents face immediate financial and political pressures while preparing for long-term challenges like AI adoption and workforce alignment, with regulatory impacts exceeding their expectations.
Higher education
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1 month agoHow Diversity Gained-and Lost-Its Place in Higher Ed
Diversity evolved from a non-partisan educational principle championed by conservative justices into today's polarized concept, with its institutional value historically recognized across political lines.
Higher education
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1 month agoPresidents Feel Pressure in Trump's Second Term
College presidents face multiple challenges including Trump administration policies, financial uncertainty, and AI expansion, with most viewing federal regulatory changes and financial outlook negatively for higher education.
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