Violence erupts at UCLA as counter-protesters attack pro-Palestine camp
University vice-chancellor condemns ‘horrific acts of violence’ as footage shows people wielding sticks Read more
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New Battle Lines Drawn in Congressional Fight With Colleges
House Republicans are escalating their scrutiny and criticisms of colleges and universities and planning a wide swath of investigations of institutions in response to student protests. Read more
Black conservative YAF event canceled after university obstacles
Young Americans for Freedom had its event canceled at Westminster College following demands from an administrator. Read more
What can private institutions do about the middle-class squeeze?
Colby College in Maine has promised the Class of 2029 that middle-class students who enroll will find their private liberal arts degree more affordable than many in-state public institutions. Read more
Foreign branch campuses could make Greece a global hub of excellence
New legislation opens the way for quality-focused branches to drive up standards across a traditionally public HE sector Read more
University at Buffalo freezes YAF chapter’s $6,000, restricts free speech: lawsuit
Young Americans for Freedom continues to fight for their student funds and right to freely organize at the University at Buffalo. Read more
The 5 subjects proven to give undergrads the best wage premium
Despite declining higher education enrollment rates beginning in 2010, undergraduate degrees in engineering and computer science are continuing to see substantial growth most likely due to the high lifetime wage earnings they promise, according to a new study published by Sage Journals. Read more
Abrupt Changes to Protest Policies Raise Alarm
Indiana University changed a 55-year-old policy on student assembly hours before protesters set up an encampment. Free speech advocates are worried. Read more
Professor created ‘culture of fear’ at Dutch university
Investigation finds research careers create ‘perverse incentives’ that cause academics to ‘lose sight of boundaries’ Read more
Teachers warned to be on lookout for victims of sextortion in UK schools
Teenage boys believed to be among most vulnerable to gangs using real and fake images to blackmail victims Read more
