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A conservative legal group is urging the University of North Georgia to drop a policy that may punish students for addressing someone with biologically accurate pronouns as “sexual harassment” or “gender discrimination.” Read more
One year after the encampments, colleges are struggling to balance free speech and rule enforcement amid political threats. Read more
Penn State administrators want to close seven of 19 Commonwealth Campuses. The controversial proposal has prompted pushback from faculty, lawmakers and some trustees. Read more
For one mid-career academic scientist, precarity is becoming unbearable. But they are too experienced for entry-level industry jobs and not experienced enough for senior ones. Read more
Nearly two dozen professors investigated by their universities are now sounding the alarm on what they say were essentially witch hunts against them for doing something that upset the campus status quo. Read more
Most college students today face a difficult environment while enrolled, balancing work with their class schedule to afford basic necessities. However, graduates—especially those who planned well—find employment and are financially on track to repay their loans. Read more
Hundreds of millions are at stake annually in the fine print. Read more
Immigration officials sent letters to recent international graduates on short-term work visas giving them 15 days to report employment or face removal from the country. Read more
Internationalisation strategies will be damaged by heavy prioritisation of students from Europe and US, report authors warn Read more
A goal in the University of Rhode Island’s “Strategic Plan 2023-2033” to “prioritize” hiring people “of color” is raising concerns about equal protection violations among civil rights experts. Read more
