Student hunger becoming widespread problem in top US universities
Many institutions still ‘pretending not to see’ issue of food insecurity among students, new book claims Read more
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Losing faith: Rural religious colleges are among the most endangered
The Catholic prayer for the faithful echoed off the limestone walls and marble floor of the high-ceilinged chapel. Read more
Military college should drop policy coercing students to use transgender pronouns: legal group
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
The Campus-protest conundrum
One year after the encampments, colleges are struggling to balance free speech and rule enforcement amid political threats. Read more
Why money and power affects male self-esteem
What we earn can affect our mental wellbeing, especially when we compare ourselves to those around us – and it can negatively influence male mental health. Read more
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
