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Every outcome in the U.S. News rankings seemed to be good news this year according to a wave of press releases that touted how well colleges performed—even in cases where they slipped.
Hegseth: Hillsdale, Liberty, LSU, Miss. State, Tuskegee Will Develop Cadet Corps
The defense secretary criticized Ivy League and liberal arts institutions as “anti-American, DEI-worshipping woke factories” while announcing partnerships with five universities.
‘Sharp’ Fall in Research Mobility Between E.U., U.S. and China
European Commission report finds 45 percent fewer researchers moved from the E.U. to the U.S. in 2025 than in 2023.
Supporting Student Parents in Rural America
A new report finds that student parents make up a larger share of enrollments at rural colleges than at institutions over all, but rural colleges face gaps in childcare, transportation and data.
Cornell Agrees to Independent Investigation of Alleged Rape Case
Meanwhile, new allegations have surfaced. Jane Doe’s lawyer told the media that the university denied her a tuition refund when she wanted to drop out after reporting a sexual assault by seven students at a campus frat house.
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Before Your Campus Cuts an Olympic Sport, Consider the Bigger Picture
Decisions to cut nonrevenue sports could cost colleges in enrollment—and the U.S. in medals come Los Angeles in 2028.
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It’s My Birthday and I’ll Take Off if I Want To
Flexible and shortened schedules—birthday leave, summer Fridays, even the four-day week—aren’t just nice perks. They’re simple, low-cost ways to decrease burnout and show employees they are valued.
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Thoughts on My Daughter’s First Day of School
A scheduling conflict with a department meeting led me to wonder, why do I instinctually want to put work first?
Ep. 215: How Faculty Can Be Agents of Change
Cathy Davidson and Jody Greene discuss their new book and how academics can lead their institutions through crisis.
Ep. 214: Voices of Student Success: When Nontraditional Students Become the Norm
Inside Higher Ed’s Voices of Student Success discusses what colleges need to rethink as “nontraditional” students increasingly reflect today’s college population.
Academic career advice from a university leader, “Be curious, be useful, bring evidence”
Learn about the career-building secrets of a university leader who has taken a less conventional path through academia.
Backward Course Design—From Learning Outcomes to Assessment to Activities
An expert in student-centered instructional design talks through the process of creating effective university courses, including the potential of artificial intelligence to support feedback and revision.
