Dept. of Ed. has sat on complaint against University of St. Thomas for nearly 6 years
A federal civil rights complaint against the University of St. Thomas has remained pending for almost six years now with the Department of Education. Read more
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Punished for Following the Rules
President Trump’s campaign against accommodations for transgender students is targeting colleges that had tried to comply with federal law. Read more
Moody’s Warns of Credit Risk for Colleges Reliant on International Enrollment
As the president’s campaign against international students persists, the ratings company says that certain institutions, especially those already operating on slim margins, may face financial consequences. Read more
UMich students can take ‘queer social dances’ this fall semester
The University of Michigan will offer a class in the upcoming semester which focuses on “queer social dances.” Read more
CIOs are ahead of the game: 5 tech trends for 2030 and beyond
I work almost exclusively with technology leaders at top research universities and they never cease to amaze me. Higher ed CIOs see into the future, making decisions that won’t outdate themselves in a year, or even 10 years. Read more
The Unexpected Trump Target
As the University of Virginia’s president is forced out, the campus is reeling. Read more
Penn Agrees to Trump’s Demands, Will Strip Trans Athlete’s Awards and Apologize
The University of Pennsylvania will concede to the Trump administration’s demands that the university “restore” swimming awards—and send apology notes—to female competitors who lost to a trans athlete, the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights announced Tuesday. Read more
Research impact’s ‘uneven playing field’ hits small universities
Disparities in impact-related support for UK academics may widen funding inequalities from Research Excellence Framework, scholars fear Read more
Dozens of ‘low-enrollment programs’ at Purdue could be cut
Purdue University could cut dozens of “low-enrollment programs” to comply with state law in the coming years, according to reports. Read more
Harvard and University of Toronto make contingency plan for international students
Harvard University and the University of Toronto have unveiled a contingency plan that would allow select Harvard graduate students to continue their studies in Canada if U.S. visa restrictions prevent them from re-entering the United States. Read more
