Donald Trump’s first term shined a political spotlight on higher ed that has only grown more glaring since. A second could bring more sweeping changes.
The View of the Voting From Campus
On nine campuses in four states and Washington, D.C., our reporters got an earful from students and faculty as they waited, cast ballots and watched the returns.
Arizona Budget Woes Still Loom Large One Year Later
The University of Arizona shed hundreds of jobs, replaced leaders and slashed budgets in an effort to shave $100 million off a major shortfall announced one year ago.
MLA Leaders Won’t Let Members Vote on Pro-Boycott Resolution
Modern Language Association members hoped to pass a statement supporting boycott, divestment and sanctions against Israel. But the group’s Executive Council shot it down.
Beyond the First Year: Considering Sophomore Student Success
A workshop discussion at Student Success US considered the challenges that hinder retention and completion of students beyond their first year.
Opinion
Ep. 132: Voices of Student Success: Teaching Career Competencies In On-Campus Work
One university seeks to close equity gaps through intentional professional development for student workers.
Ep. 131: Bipartisan Alignment Around Workforce Training
The topic is a rare area of consensus for policymakers in the states and at the federal level.
Ethan Webb of Mindsmith
This month’s episode of The Pulse podcast features Ethan Webb, founder and CEO of Mindstream.
Linda Bonnar of Upstrive
This month’s episode of The Pulse podcast features Linda Bonnar of Upstrive, an app aimed at measuring student well-being.