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How a Professor Turned His Firing Into a Nationwide Fight for Academic Freedom
Tom Alter was fired from his tenured job at Texas State last fall in what free speech advocates call an egregious violation of First Amendment rights. He took his case on tour, advancing faculty organizing and solidarity at each stop.
An On-the-Job Education
South Carolina technical college students can participate in a wide range of apprenticeship programs, from culinary arts to automotive care. Inside Higher Ed visited with some of the apprentices recently to see what they’re learning as they’re earning.
Presidents Puzzled on Rebuilding Public Trust in Higher Ed
Presidents give poor marks to higher ed on rebuilding public trust, yet may be overrelying on institutional messaging in their own efforts. Experts help fill in the trust puzzle.
As Lawsuits Against Trump Pile Up, Strategies Shift and Battle Lines Become Clear
The government has secured some notable wins, but plaintiffs aiming to rein in Trump’s higher ed agenda still hold the upper hand, an Inside Higher Ed analysis shows.
The Apprenticeship (R)Evolution
Once synonymous with hard hats and tool belts, apprenticeships are branching into health care, artificial intelligence, business services, advanced manufacturing and more.
Presidents Pressured in Trump’s Second Term
The latest Inside Higher Ed Survey of College and University Presidents reveals leaders’ concerns about Trump 2.0, public trust, finances and AI.
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?