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A photo illustration containing a photograph of Trump's face next to photographs of Rutgers University strike participants.
A photo illustration containing a photograph of Trump's face next to photographs of Rutgers University strike participants.

Higher Ed Unionization Boomed Under Biden. Will That Change Under Trump?

December 3, 2024

Graduate student labor ranks have swelled since 2020, and they joined faculty and other university workers in historic strikes. But the coming Republican federal takeover could threaten that growth.

A photo illustration consisting of a photograph of Louisiana governor Jeff Landry's face with a quote from his letter to LSU officials across his face and a copy of the first page of his letter beside his head.
A photo illustration consisting of a photograph of Louisiana governor Jeff Landry's face with a quote from his letter to LSU officials across his face and a copy of the first page of his letter beside his head.

Louisiana Governor Calls on LSU to Punish Professor for Alleged Anti-Trump Speech

November 27, 2024

Republican governor Jeff Landry, claiming to defend free speech, is publicly targeting a specific professor for brief alleged classroom comments on Trump voters. 

A photograph of the Penn State law school branch in Carlisle and a photograph of the one at the University Park/State College campus.
A photograph of the Penn State law school branch in Carlisle and a photograph of the one at the University Park/State College campus.

Penn State Built a Second Law School. Now, It’s Going Back to One.

November 25, 2024

The university built a $60 million law building on its flagship campus. Now it’ll serve as a branch of a law school 80 miles away.

A photograph of Dr. Peter Hotez in a white lab coat, surrounded by technology.
A photograph of Dr. Peter Hotez in a white lab coat, surrounded by technology.

This Professor Has Taken on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Opposing Vaccines

November 22, 2024

A Q&A with Dr. Peter Hotez, who has clashed with the new health and human services secretary nominee. Hotez himself helped develop low-cost vaccinations.

A photograph of demonstrators, with high rises in the background, holding signs supporting the Boston University Graduate Workers Union.
A photograph of demonstrators, with high rises in the background, holding signs supporting the Boston University Graduate Workers Union.

Boston U Suspends Admissions to Humanities and Social Science Ph.D. Programs

November 19, 2024

The university didn’t announce its decision in a news release and hasn’t fully explained it, but two deans blamed a new grad workers’ union contract for the cutbacks to a dozen programs including English, history and sociology.

A photo of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. walking toward Donald Trump on stage at a rally. Both men have hands outstretched for a handshake.
A photo of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. walking toward Donald Trump on stage at a rally. Both men have hands outstretched for a handshake.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Appointment Would ‘Put Americans at Risk’

November 15, 2024

Trump’s pick for health and human services secretary aims to disrupt the National Institutes of Health, the country’s top funder of academic research. Doctors and public health officials have condemned the choice.