Differences in opinion about the current role and future prospects of Lincoln University raise bigger questions about the HBCU’s historical identity and public image. Read more

A poll conducted by NPR and Ipsos found that although debt forgiveness is popular among Americans, a majority would prefer the Biden administration focus on efforts to make college more affordable. Read more

A systemwide college for engineering and computer science aims to address the state’s shortage of skilled workers. But the effort has some faculty worried about the autonomy of their programs. Read more

Many praise his proposal, but some criticize the provisions on due process for those accused. Read more

The U7+ Alliance of World Universities, 45 research universities from around the world, has issued a new statement on academic freedom. Read more

Study finds having hard-to-pronounce names—from the perspective of native English speakers—results in poorer job placements for economics Ph.D.s. Read more

Critics of newly proposed Title IX regulations fear that the Biden administration is stripping away due process; others believe the Department of Education is striking an appropriate balance. Read more

It remains unclear just how many professors are leaving their jobs during the Great Resignation, but stories about who is leaving, and why, abound. Will institutions be forced to respond with real change? Read more

Large increases to the Pell Grant proposed by President Biden did not pan out in the House. A more modest increase was proposed instead. Read more

Includes increases to the Pell Grant and other student aid, increased accountability for for-profits, Read more