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Texas A&M Closes Women’s and Gender Studies Programs
The university has also canceled six classes and asked faculty to remove some course context. One free speech expert said Texas A&M is “staking out turf as the epicenter of higher education censorship nationwide.”
HBCU Experts Look to Solve Leadership Churn
After some president–board drama at Morris Brown College, historically Black college leaders and experts are reviving discussions about how to stem leadership turnover.
Florida Moves Toward Banning H-1B Visa Hires
University system leaders say they need to pause hiring on the visas for a year to collect information about how universities utilize the program. Only the student and faculty board representatives objected.
UNC Plans to Define Academic Freedom—and Its Limits
The Faculty Assembly’s proposed definition will soon go before the state university system’s board, but with added language such as “academic freedom is not absolute.” The state AAUP is objecting.
At CHEA, Kent Blames Accreditors for Higher Ed’s Woes
The education under secretary argued that accreditors have largely failed to hold colleges accountable and pledged to make reforms.
ED Eyes Rewrite of Accreditation Rules
ED officials have said for months that they want to tackle the regulations governing accreditors. A Monday announcement offers more specifics on their agenda.
Remote Class and Escorts: Twin Cities Universities Respond to ICE, CBP, Protests
The killings by federal agents in Minneapolis have fueled demonstrations. Area institutions are stepping up security, moving classes online and more.
