Russia-Ukraine war disrupts study abroad
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted some colleges to recall students from study abroad programs; future programs in certain parts of Eastern Europe may also be in jeopardy. Read more
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Losing Money on Graduate Degrees
A new report finds that STEM programs and professional degrees often pay off, while those in arts and humanities frequently do not. Many M.B.A. programs also offer a negative return on investment. Read more
‘Earning Is More Important Than Learning’
The authors of a new book discuss how higher education lost its way and what institutions need to do to get back to their mission of transforming students’ lives. Read more
Appeals Court Revives COVID Lawsuits
A federal appeals court partially reversed a lower court ruling against students seeking refunds from American University and George Washington University for moving online during COVID-19. Read more
Do Academic Boycotts Work?
Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine raises the question to the globally interconnected world of academe. Read more
Colleges Cash In on Real Estate
As the pandemic wanes, many institutions are re-evaluating their campus footprints and looking for ways to create liquidity, experts say. Land remains one of their hottest commodities. Read more
Public’s Impression of Higher Education Improves (Somewhat)
More Americans believe degrees have value and graduates are prepared for work than was true four years ago. But partisan divide is widening (and Independents are losing confidence). Read more
No Laughing Matter
Federal judge green-lights much of a First Amendment case against the University of North Texas brought by an adjunct professor who said he lost a job for “joking” about microaggressions in a faculty lounge. Read more
A Win for Academic Mothers
UT Austin lost a pregnancy- and sex-bias case against a professor who said the university held her motherhood against her in her tenure bid. Now the university owes her $3 million. Read more
Biden Urged to Extend Freeze on Loan Payments
The Democratic chairs of the Senate and House education committees urged President Biden to extend the freeze on student loan payments, which currently is expected to end in May. Read more
