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A photograph of a crowd of protesters, some holding signs bearing the name of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Graduate Student Union.

Should Higher Ed Workers Have to Pay Dues to Unions That Criticize Israel?

The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation is representing, for free, Jewish academics who don’t want to support a pro-BDS labor organization. But the foundation is trying to score broader wins.

U of Alabama Requires Black and LGBTQ+ Groups to Relocate From Student Center

The University of Alabama is requiring the Black Student Union, a minority advocacy group, to close its current office in...

Common App Report Shows Growth, Particularly Among Minority Applicants

The number of first-year college applicants grew across the board during the 2023–24 application cycle, according to the latest end-of-season...
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Academic Success Tip: Credit Predictor Tool Helps Award Credit for Prior Learning

Davenport University in Michigan added a feature to help current and potential students identify how their experiences outside of college apply to their degree programs. The tech tool serves as a tactic to expose students to credit for prior learning.

Jewish student looks on at pro-Palestinian protesters

Most College Students Aren’t Hostile Toward Jews or Israel

A new study from Brandeis found that about one-third of college students surveyed agreed with at least one negative statement about Jews or Israel.

Kentucky and Nebraska Dissolve Their DEI Offices

The political attack on diversity, equity and inclusion programs in higher education continues as both the University of Kentucky and...
A student wearing a graduation cap with a dollar sign tag hanging from it instead of a tassel.

For Parents, College Choice Is All About Cost

According to a new study, the top concerns among primary caretakers helping their kids decide where to go to college center on debt and the cost of a degree.

MIT’s Incoming Freshman Class Is Less Diverse, Data Shows

The incoming cohort of first-year students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is less diverse than in previous years, according...