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Academic Freedom Above All?

February 7, 2022
Philosopher’s comments about pedophilia get him suspended from SUNY Fredonia. Some academics object, but others suggest there are limits to free expression and that Stephen Kershnar crossed them.

House Approves College Transparency Act

February 7, 2022
It calls for all colleges to release information on student enrollment, persistence, transfer and completion measures for all programs and degree levels.

Jewishness, Whiteness and Privilege

February 7, 2022
Complaint alleges Jewish students in Brooklyn College’s mental health counseling program were painted by professors and fellow students as “white and privileged” and complicit in the oppression of people of color.

‘You Are a Data Person’

February 7, 2022
Amelia Parnell explains why nearly everyone in higher education can contribute to important conversations about data and analysis to help students and improve institutions.

Banning Caste Discrimination on Campus

February 4, 2022
California State University became the first system to add caste to its nondiscrimination policy, creating a blueprint for others. But some faculty oppose the measure for singling out South Asians.

‘Use These Dollars to Change Lives’

February 4, 2022
Community colleges, tribal colleges and minority-serving institutions that benefited from multimillion-dollar gifts from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott share how they plan to put the money to use.

States Seek to Boost Higher Ed Budgets

February 4, 2022
In their State of the State addresses, governors have signaled that higher education will be a priority in the next fiscal year. So far, their budget proposals back that up.

California 2-Year Colleges to Begin $115M OER Experiment

February 4, 2022
The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office will send funds to the state’s 116 community colleges to create more open educational resource classes beginning next month.

Deans Fired at Turkish University

February 4, 2022
Incidents raise concerns about academic freedom and political interference.

Tenure Awarded… at Colby, Whitman

February 4, 2022
Colby College Marta Ameri, art Britt Halvorson, anthropology Ying Li, computer science James Siodla, economics Whitman College Eunice L. Blavascunas, anthropology and environmental studies Rachel L. George, anthropology Krista H. Gulbransen, art history and visual culture studies Britney L. Moss, biology, biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology Lyman P. Persico, geology and environmental studies Alvaro Santana-Acuña, sociology

Multiple Suicides Leave WPI Reeling

February 3, 2022
A spate of student deaths has deeply shaken Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Student mental health issues, worsened by the pandemic, are a concern that extends to campuses across the U.S.

New Bomb Threats Evoke Past Fears

February 3, 2022
Repeated bomb threats at historically Black universities and colleges over the past month are raising concerns and prompting conversations about historical violence fueled by racism.

Virginia AG Rattles Higher Ed

February 3, 2022
Legal experts say Jason Miyares’s decision to dismiss two university counsels so soon after his inauguration is unusual. What does it mean for the future of the state’s higher ed institutions?

College Completion Rates on the Rise

February 3, 2022
A new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found the six-year college completion rate hit 62.2 percent, but experts say it’s still too low for underserved students.

The Case for Professors Emerit

February 2, 2022
Professors in Oregon push for gender-neutral titles for retired faculty members. The idea has traction, although there’s debate about just what to call these professors instead of “emeritus” and “emerita.”

Colleges Cope With IT Staff Flight in Wake of Pandemic

February 2, 2022
With information technology skills in high demand across industries, many colleges are finding they can’t hold on to talent.

Campaign to Restore Cantonese at Stanford Reaps $1M Gift

February 2, 2022
A grassroots campaign to restore Cantonese offerings at Stanford University announces a $1 million gift to support classes in the language at the university in perpetuity.

Connecting With Students by Hearing Their Personal Stories

February 2, 2022
Faculty, staff and administrative efforts to build trust can help make college students feel understood.

A Massive Disruption, a Range of Student Reactions

February 2, 2022
Age, gender and year in college affected how likely students were to struggle with remote learning and mental health challenges during the pandemic, according to the National Survey of Student Engagement.

New Presidents or Provosts: Champlain College, Idaho State U, Long Beach CC District, Montclair State U, Ohio Northern U, Park U, Pennsylvania State U, Rio Salado College, U of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

February 2, 2022
Melissa J. Baumann, provost and chief academic officer at Xavier University, in Ohio, has been chosen as president of Ohio Northern University. Neeli Bendapudi, president and professor of marketing at the University of Louisville, in Kentucky, has been named president of Pennsylvania State University.

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