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Aerial over the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the spring.

UNC Plans to Define Academic Freedom—and Its Limits

The Faculty Assembly’s proposed definition will soon go before the state university system’s board, but with added language such as “academic freedom is not absolute.” The state AAUP is objecting.

A photo of Nicholas Kent speaking at the CHEA conference. He is a slender white man with dark hair wearing a blue suit.

At CHEA, Kent Blames Accreditors for Higher Ed’s Woes

The education under secretary argued that accreditors have largely failed to hold colleges accountable and pledged to make reforms.

A photo illustration of paper work stamped with “approved” as a person looks through the stack.

ED Eyes Rewrite of Accreditation Rules

ED officials have said for months that they want to tackle the regulations governing accreditors. A Monday announcement offers more specifics on their agenda.

Students protest against ICE during a walkout at the University of Minnesota on January 26 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Remote Class and Escorts: Twin Cities Universities Respond to ICE, CBP, Protests

The killings by federal agents in Minneapolis have fueled demonstrations. Area institutions are stepping up security, moving classes online and more.

A photo illustration with a strikethrough of the words “diversity, equity and inclusion.”

Lectures on Race Canceled at Arkansas-Little Rock

Professors at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock have nixed plans to participate in history lectures on racism and...

Weekly Wisdom | Leadership That Lasts: Satish Tripathi, President of University at Buffalo

What does sustained leadership in higher education actually look like?

The facade of the U.S. Department of Education building in Washington, D.C.

Education Dept. Rolls Back Key Accountability Measure for Corporate College Owners

The regulation required the owners of private colleges to take on personal liability in order to maintain access to federal funds. Now it will be enforced on a case-by-case basis.

Columbia University inscribed on the Library facade

University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor to Lead Columbia

Columbia University has selected Jennifer Mnookin, a legal scholar and current chancellor at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, as...