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Kentucky Republicans Override Beshear’s Veto of Faculty Firing Bill
A new law says Kentucky public college and university boards can lay off even tenured faculty for “bona fide financial...
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The Dormatorium: A Proposal for What to Do With Empty Beds on Campuses
When campuses are half-empty and retirees are desperate to avoid “old age” homes, maybe it’s time to reimagine who gets to live in dorms.
Hampshire College Announces Closure
The private liberal arts college in Massachusetts will shutter by the end of 2026. It faced insurmountable financial challenges and a ticking clock to pay off millions in bond debt.
After Inflation, Faculty Salaries Declined This Fall
Average salaries for full-time faculty members fell 0.4 percent between fall 2024 and fall 2025 after adjusting for inflation—the first...
2 CSU Campuses Receive Combined $77M to Support Mental Health in L.A.
The Ballmer Group has donated $77 million to two California State University campuses to improve mental health services in the...
March Sees More Job, Program Cuts
Colleges made or announced moves to cut hundreds of jobs and programs in March. Cuts were driven by financial constraints, federal policy fallout and low program enrollment.
UChicago Receives $50M Gift to Hire Faculty With AI Expertise
The University of Chicago has received a $50 million gift to assemble a diverse cohort of faculty who are at...
As Lawsuits Against Trump Pile Up, Strategies Shift and Battle Lines Become Clear
The government has secured some notable wins, but plaintiffs aiming to rein in Trump’s higher ed agenda still hold the upper hand, an Inside Higher Ed analysis shows.