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Don’t Follow Harvard on Grade Caps
The evidence suggests that limiting the number of A grades is not the way to go.
Boston Mayor Withdraws From Harvard Law Commencement Amid Grad Student Strike
The union framed the mayor’s decision as a victory, but her spokesperson said she was “deeply disappointed” that she could not attend the event.
NIH Is Funding More Grants Up Front, a Risk to Research and University Budgets
The National Institutes of Health has accelerated its awarding of “multiyear-funded” grants in 2026, the Association of American Medical Colleges says. The approach makes it harder for researchers to win funding this fiscal year.
U of Texas Board Makes It Easier to Fire Faculty, Close Programs
One faculty member is concerned that the policy changes anticipate a 2027 legislative session that could further encroach on academic freedom at the state university system.
There Seems to Be Some Confusion Over Who Speaks for the University
The next critical step for institutional neutrality policies is to set clear, written rules on who is—and isn’t—permitted to speak on behalf of the institution.
You’ve Been Named in a Discrimination Complaint. Now What?
These six tips can help faculty respondents navigate the process.
Caltech Must Bid to Operate NASA Lab for First Time in Nearly 100 Years
Portland State Moves Toward Layoffs, Despite Faculty Calls for Pause
The university, one of multiple financially struggling Oregon public institutions, hemorrhaged enrollment during the pandemic. Its president has proposed department eliminations and other cuts, drawing ire from unions.