New College of Florida proposes ‘Freedom Institute’ to promote free speech, civil discourse
The New College of Florida has requested $2 million to fund a new "Freedom Institute" to promote free inquiry and tolerance of civil discourse. Read more
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Military academies could face challenge over race in admissions
After being exempted from Supreme Court ruling on Harvard and UNC, training grounds for Pentagon officers face their own legal threat Read more
Michigan State releases ‘inclusive’ guide for Romance languages
Professors in the Romance languages department at Michigan State University should ensure they use “inclusive language” and utilize “social justice resources,” according to a guide currently on a school website. Read more
A president like royalty at Dartmouth College
Busy, busy, busy. New Dartmouth President Sian Leah Beilock anticipates being so busy, in fact, that the college is advertising for someone to pick up her dry cleaning, drop off packages at the post office and do her grocery shopping. Read more
Hard Choices Amid Purdue-Indiana Split
Numerous Indiana University employees will move to Purdue as the institutions dissolve their joint venture in Indianapolis. But many faculty members worry they’ll be left without tenure or a departmental home. Read more
US rejects majority of student visa applications from Africa
Figures published for first time show how refusals vary by continent, as overall rejection rate rises to 31 per cent Read more
‘Put learners first’: Unesco calls for global ban on smartphones in schools
Major UN report issues warning over excessive use, with one in six countries already banning the devices Read more
Window dressing? Some universities appear to cut DEI — but quietly keep it
Efforts in Texas, Arkansas and Florida to cut diversity, equity and inclusion programs may not be all that they appear, as some observers argue the attempts amount to window dressing while DEI remains behind the scenes. Read more
‘Affirmative action for the rich’
The ban on affirmative action has put pressure on selective colleges to end legacy preferences in admissions. But the advantages of familial wealth go beyond alumni status. Read more
Nearly 90% of staff report major barriers between traditional and emerging academic programs
Colleges and universities are seeking to expand their horizons by embracing innovative new ways to reach students and generate revenue. Consequently, professional and continuing education (PCE) units are a ripe sector to explore. However, as technology becomes more sophisticated and integrated into an institution’s culture, higher ed leaders seem unprepared to blend these exciting new opportunities with the old guard—the academic registrar. Read more
