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Little-Known Network of Higher Ed Institutes Has Roots in Anti–Gay Marriage Fight and Opus Dei
The Foundation for Excellence in Higher Education supports programs based at or near 14 elite universities. It’s headquartered at a conservative think tank and funded generously by right-leaning donors. But what are its aims?
Study: Improving STEM Equity With Helpful Syllabus Content
An evaluation of introductory biology syllabi from just under 100 colleges and universities finds the syllabus is often focused primarily on content and less likely to offer evidence-based practices for academic success.
At CSU, Orwell Meets Safetyism
California State University’s new draft policy for handling “other conduct of concern” is deeply, well, concerning, Peter C. Herman writes.
Scientists Worried After Trump Halts NIH Grant Reviews
A pause in communication is typical during a new administration’s transition. But some scientists fear that tying up NIH grant funding for any length of time could disrupt ongoing, time-sensitive clinical research.
AAUP Opposes ‘Anticipatory Obedience’ to Trump, GOP
An Even Better Framing: The Student as Citizen
Not customers, and not clients, either—reclaiming a vision of students as citizens points to a way forward for higher ed, Christine M. Nowik writes.
How to Bring Your Research to Market
Katharine Ku offers advice for researchers new to tech transfer.
Toward a Democratic Academic Freedom
Understanding academic freedom as a collective faculty responsibility provides a basis for protecting academic rights, Will Clark writes.