The Campus-protest conundrum
One year after the encampments, colleges are struggling to balance free speech and rule enforcement amid political threats. Read more
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Penn State Closure Plan Prompts Sharp Reactions
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
I’m tired of the academic road to nowhere – but it’s too late to exit
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
‘New McCarthyism:’ Professors investigated by their own universities speak out
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
While not simplistic, students ultimately succeed after college, research finds
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
Here’s what Congress’s Endowment-Tax plan might cost your College
Hundreds of millions are at stake annually in the fine print. Read more
ICE Threatens OPT Visa Holders With Deportation
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
White students ‘over-represented’ on Japanese university websites
Internationalisation strategies will be damaged by heavy prioritisation of students from Europe and US, report authors warn Read more
Priorities at U. Rhode Island include hiring more ‘faculty, staff of color’
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
The Trump Administration Widens Its Scrutiny of Colleges, With Help From the Internet
After months of headlines about the same half-dozen or so colleges, the Trump administration and its allies seem to be trying to broadcast a more expansive message: Any college can come under its eye, not just the household names. Read more
