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Academic Publishers Threatened By Open-Access Expansion

Critics say a directive to make federally funded research immediately free to the public could violate authors’ copyrights. It could also disrupt the $19 billion academic publishing industry.

State AGs Warn Brown on Looming Divestment Vote

Two dozen state attorneys general have cautioned Brown University against divesting from Israel ahead of an October vote by the...
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Can Professors Get STEM Students to Vote?

STEM students vote at lower rates than college students over all. Experts say that connecting their course material to what’s on the ballot can help.

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How States Are Working to Narrow FAFSA Completion Gaps

Nationally, completed applications from high school seniors are down by about 9.5 percent. A federal funding boost has helped some states over the summer—but only so much.

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Universities Hit Back Against Proposed Online Attendance Policy

Proposed federal regulations have institutions and higher ed groups worried about time and financial burdens.

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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.

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In Bid to Deter Misconduct, U.S. Releases New Data on Financial Aid Enforcement

The Education Department has issued $61.7 million in fines and cut off aid to 35 colleges for violations since 2021. Some critics say it hasn’t gone far enough in holding rule breakers accountable; others say the feds have a “vendetta” against career colleges.

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...