5 Good-News Stories to Distract You From the Election

Need a break from the polls and predictions? We’ve got you covered.

Professors Say Indiana U Has Stopped Enforcing Late-Night Protest Ban

The university implemented the curfew in August, after pro-Palestinian encampments. Protesters who’ve been purposefully violating it say IU has suddenly stopped, but a spokesperson says the policy hasn’t changed.

Campus Engagement Tip: Reaching First-Gen Students

First-generation students are less likely to participate in on-campus activities compared to their continuing-generation peers. Intentional programming and support work can help close this gap.

Funding Student Success: Finding Resources for Community College Support Services

Research from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond finds that two-year colleges often lack sufficient funds to provide wraparound student supports.

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The Extraordinariness of Extramural Absolutism

The protection of extramural speech may be necessary, but academics should acknowledge the magnitude of the privilege they’re claiming, Deepa Das Acevedo writes.

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Is the ‘College for All’ Movement Ending?

Ben Wildavsky and Richard Whitmire write that something ominous may be behind declines in freshman enrollments.

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3 Questions for Brown’s Josh Taub

A conversation with an international fundraising expert.

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The U.S. System of Government Bears Scant Resemblance to the Framers’ Vision

And that’s a good thing.

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Mindful Teaching in Moments of Tension

Rosalie Metro offers ideas for facilitating sensitive classroom conversations with compassion this election season.

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Trust Me: It’s Transferable

Rhonda Sutton offers advice to graduate students on recognizing their skill sets.

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The 2024 U.S. Election

Every election cycle sparks hope, fear and—eventually—change in higher education. But in the contest between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, the stakes feel particularly high, given the debates raging over cost, campus free speech, DEI and student protests, among others. Check out Inside Higher Ed's coverage of the relevant issues and moments that shaped the 2024 race to the White House.