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The Battle for ‘Viewpoint Diversity’
Conservatives in and outside of higher ed have long argued that universities lack their perspectives. But empowered Republicans are now deploying tools including legislation and funding threats to force higher ed to incorporate more right-leaning views.
DOJ Deems Definition of Hispanic-Serving Institutions Unconstitutional
The Department of Justice said it won’t defend against a legal challenge to the law defining HSIs as having at least 25 percent Hispanic undergraduates. The program’s future is in jeopardy.
More UChicago Ph.D. Programs Pause Admissions in Humanities, Social Sciences
The arts and humanities dean said “nearly all” faculty leaders preferred “a broader pause for the division.” Some social sciences programs also aren’t accepting new students.
Strike Failed to Pressure Rochester Into Non-NLRB Election
Ph.D. student workers say they’re not planning to resume a walkout this fall after trying in the spring to push the university to host a private union election.
‘Higher Ed Alone Cannot Save Democracy’
More than a year into his presidency of the American Association of University Professors—including nearly seven months of Trump’s targeting of universities—Todd Wolfson is calling for a “multisector” fight that’s not just reactive.
UChicago Reducing, Freezing Ph.D. Admissions for Multiple Humanities Programs
The indebted institution tasked committees of faculty and staff with planning for changes. But this week, a dean forged ahead and announced broad cuts. Two other units are also pausing admissions.