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Waiting for a ‘Last Word’ on Affirmative Action
The Supreme Court declined to hear a case against a magnet school’s diversity-focused admission policies. Is it a green light for ”race-neutral” alternatives in higher ed?
Does Higher Ed Lead to a Living Wage? It Depends.
A new analysis found that more than 1,000 colleges failed to meet a “generous” threshold for postgraduate earnings, raising concern about the return on investment for some students.
Indiana Bill Threatens Faculty Members Who Don’t Provide ‘Intellectual Diversity’
One critic says a bill passed by the state Senate would mandate “a system of surveillance and political scrutiny.”
New Mexico’s Attempt to Depoliticize Board Nominations Thwarted
State senators blocked the latest effort to reform how board members at public New Mexico institutions are chosen.
Could a Per-Student Tax Alleviate a College Town’s Budget Challenges?
The University of Delaware owns nearly 35 percent of the untaxed property in Newark but is exempt from paying property taxes. City officials want to tax the university $50 per student, per semester.
With Harvard Subpoena, Congress Sends Higher Ed a Message
The information demands escalate a brewing battle between Congress and Harvard that some experts worry could undermine higher education more broadly.
U.S. Eyes Debt Relief for Borrowers Facing Hardship
The expansive proposal could open the possibility of student loan forgiveness to a larger swath of borrowers.
Scholarly Groups Choose Between Speech and Silence on War
In the continuing debate over when, and how, higher education entities should comment on political issues like the Israel-Hamas war, disciplinary associations have received less attention.