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The War on Student Speech
Following disruptive pro-Palestinian protests in spring 2024, the federal government, state lawmakers and college officials have imposed sweeping restrictions on student speech, resulting in a wave of arrests and expulsions. As student activists turn their attention to new causes, what can they expect for the future of campus speech?
The Apprentice: Why Higher Ed Is Leaning Into Earn-and-Learn
Colleges are facing “a perfect storm.” Is adding apprenticeship pathways a way through?
As Students Turn to ChatGPT for College Searches, AI Visibility Becomes Priority
Students are using AI tools to decide where to apply to college, pushing institutional leaders to find ways to ensure that AI chatbots include their college in the conversation.
Will the Classic Learning Test Shake Up College Admissions?
The CLT, which has been embraced by the right, is now accepted by all public institutions in three states, plus the nation’s service academies. But even as it gains popularity, critics question both its content and its quality.
Tenure Under Threat
A spate of firings in the fall revealed just how corroded tenure protections have become. How did we get here?
‘Merit’ Was the Word of the Year in Admissions. But What Does It Mean?
The Trump administration called on institutions to be more meritocratic in their admissions processes. But what merit is—and how exactly it should be used—remains a contentious topic in higher ed.
Is DEI Dead—or Just Changing?
After a year of repeated blows, diversity professionals and scholars are debating whether DEI has a future on college campuses, and if so, what its next iteration looks like.
Giving Credit Where It’s Overdue
Reverse transfer—the practice of awarding associate degrees for credit earned in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree—is beneficial for colleges, state workforces and the vast some college, no credit population. Why do so few students opt in?