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January 07, 2026

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Plato Censored as Texas A&M Carries Out Course Review

A&M officials have also instructed English faculty not to teach books in core classes that have major plotlines concerning gay, lesbian or transgender identities.

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College Dining Halls Embrace Plant-Forward Menus

More institutions are pledging to increase their plant-based options in the name of sustainability, health and consumer demand. Students like the new fare—so long as dishes aren’t advertised as vegan or meatless.

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Universities Must Stop Hiding Behind Their Neutrality Pledges, New Book Says

In his new book, The Opinionated University, Brian Soucek urges institutional leaders to stand up for their missions amid political controversy.

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Government Science & Research Policy

‘Profound Political Change’ Needed to Revive Venezuelan Science

The collapse of the higher education system under Maduro is unlikely to be reversed without a complete change in leadership, experts warn.

Student Success Health & Wellness

How a Northwestern Program Tackles Student Stress

The peer mentor–led PATH program helps students navigate stress, perfectionism and uncertainty through a mix of online coursework and small-group discussions.

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Austin Peay Reinstates Professor Fired for Sharing Kirk Headline

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Oregon Higher Ed Body Recommends ‘Institutional Integration,’ Up to Mergers

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The Faculty Merit Act Is Meritless

A proposal to mandate publication of SAT and other standardized test scores for all faculty and faculty job applicants is statistically unsound.

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Keeping Ourselves in the Loop: 6 Human-Centered Activities for the Age of AI

We need a human-centered AI pedagogy.

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What Higher Ed Learned From 12 Months of Trump 2.0

After a year under fire, colleges have emerged with a clearer understanding of what lies ahead.

By Sara Custer

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The Scarlet A: Activism Under Attack at Harvard

This latest firing exposes a problem of repression at Harvard that transcends ideological borders and threatens everyone’s freedom.

By John K. Wilson

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The Pressure Is On

Transfer and learning mobility in 2026 and beyond.

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Featured Gig: Executive Director, edX

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