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Reclaiming Ruralisms
In devaluing rural identities and language, higher ed alienates rural communities, Samantha Nousak and Sarah D. C. Harvey write.
Narrowing the Racial Equity Gap in Bachelor’s Degrees
A new report says expansion of community college baccalaureate programs can help close racial equity gaps.
After DEI, Conservatives Attack ESG
Republican governors in 18 states vowed to go after the use of environmental, social and governance criteria in investing. Such legislation could impact college endowments.
Advocates Urge White House to Stick to Title IX Timeline
Groups representing sexual assault survivors fear Biden administration will miss next month's deadline for overhauling Title IX, leaving Trump-era rules in place as another academic year begins.
Free Speech vs. Hate Speech
Repeated racial incidents at American University have prompted discussions on and off campus about differentiating free speech from hate speech and balancing the institution’s policies on both issues.
‘Miles Apart in Theology’ but Learning Together
Yeshiva University partnered with the Philos Project, a Christian organization, to create a program for Christian students this upcoming fall. The goal is help meet a demand for rigorous but accessible coursework on Judaism among young Christians. Administrators say fostering more interfaith learning at the Orthodox Jewish institution is a bonus.
Defending Community Colleges Against Attacks on DEI
Community college leaders can’t sit on the sidelines, for three important reasons, Steve Robinson writes.
