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A photograph of the Penn State law school branch in Carlisle and a photograph of the one at the University Park/State College campus.

Penn State Built a Second Law School. Now, It’s Going Back to One.

The university built a $60 million law building on its flagship campus. Now it’ll serve as a branch of a law school 80 miles away.

Bard College at Simon’s Rock Campus Closing

Bard College at Simon’s Rock is shutting down its campus in Great Barrington, Mass., and moving the academic programs to...
A photograph of demonstrators, with high rises in the background, holding signs supporting the Boston University Graduate Workers Union.

Boston U Suspends Admissions to Humanities and Social Science Ph.D. Programs

The university didn’t announce its decision in a news release and hasn’t fully explained it, but two deans blamed a new grad workers’ union contract for the cutbacks to a dozen programs including English, history and sociology.

A photo illustration of a piggy bank with a belt tightened around it.

Arizona Budget Woes Still Loom Large One Year Later

The University of Arizona shed hundreds of jobs, replaced leaders and slashed budgets in an effort to shave $100 million off a major shortfall announced one year ago.

A photo of a Portland State University sign flanked by trees.

October Brings Deep Cuts at Several Campuses

Portland State University sent layoff notices to nearly 100 faculty members, while St. Louis University axed 23 jobs and froze hiring for 130 vacant positions last month.

A photograph of American Association of University Professors president Todd Wolfson.

The AAUP’s New President Is Not Staying Neutral

Todd Wolfson is pushing the century-old American Association of University Professors to fight higher ed’s detractors and “organize every campus.” But critics say the venerable organization is straying from its roots.

An illustration of characters being pushed off of a line.

September College Cuts Include Jobs, Programs and Athletics

Facing multimillion-dollar budget deficits, some colleges announced they would ax jobs and academic programs. Others noted cuts are on the horizon.

N.C. Universities Have Cut 59 Positions Since DEI Policy Repeal

North Carolina’s four-year public universities have eliminated 59 positions and “realigned” about 130 more since the University of North Carolina...