A Scholar of HBCUs Shines a Harsh Light on the Institutions

Political scientist Joseph L. Jones argues in his new book that historically Black colleges should strive to be what he calls “pan-Black” institutions.

How Colleges Can Curb Students’ Alcohol Abuse

Around one in five college students engages in binge drinking, according to national data. Universities can provide individual and environmental-level interventions to reduce alcohol-related problems.

Student Success Champion: Q&A With Duane Williams, Texas A&M University–San Antonio

As the associate vice provost of student success and retention at Texas A&M, Williams has come a long way from his start as an international student at a community college in New Jersey. He shares how process efficiencies positively impact student success, data efforts leading to better retention and the joy he feels in supporting students as they chase their dreams.

Report: Better Alignment Between Workforce, Education Needed

A recent survey of human resources and business experts finds discrepancies in entry-level talent skills and employer needs, as well as an opportunity for earlier outreach to young people about careers.

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A Timely History of College Sport

Glenn C. Altschuler and David Wippman consider the challenges of controlling commercialization in their review of Eric A. Moyen and John R. Thelin’s College Sports: A History.

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Is Generative AI a General Purpose Pedagogical Innovation?

Michael S. Palmer considers generative AI’s potential as a pedagogical innovation.

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3 Questions for Michigan’s James DeVaney on Investing in Academic Innovation

A conversation on the 10-year anniversary of the Academic Innovation Fund.

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The Adultification of Preschool

Let kids be kids.

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Academic Assistants, Unite!

Academic assistants can better support one another—and their institutions—when they connect, members of the Connecticut College Faculty Administrative Support Team write.

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The Art of Professional Thank-You Notes

Katie Homar offers tips for composing thoughtful thank-you notes.

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Trump and Higher Ed

Donald Trump is poised to leave his mark on higher education once again. This time around, higher education is under more scrutiny and Republicans, back in control of Congress, have a plan to overhaul the sector. Below, you’ll find a curated collection of Inside Higher Ed articles that document how higher ed fared during Trump’s first term and what’s in store as he returns to the White House.