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Virginia State University students hold up their hands and dance at Yard Fest.

Harris’s Candidacy Has Fired Up HBCU Students. Will the Enthusiasm Turn Into Votes?

Voter engagement organizations are working hard to get Black students to turn out in November.

President Biden stands in front of a blurred-out blue sign that says "canceling student debt."

Borrowers Reeling After Appeals Court Declines to Clarify Order

The order blocked the Biden administration’s SAVE plan and raised questions about the Education Department’s authority to forgive loans under other repayment plans as well—all the way back to 1994.

Hands shaking overlayed across tense photos of protest, Israel and Palestine flags

Anticipating More Unrest, Colleges Prioritize Civic Dialogue

As institutions across the country brace for new protests over the war in Gaza and a testy presidential election, many are looking to third-party consultants for guidance.

A photo illustration composed of a photograph of New College of Florida's campus on the left and New College faculty chair Amy Reid on the right.

New College of Florida Is Dumping Books—and Losing Professors

The conservative transformation of the institution continues, with gender studies texts being tossed and the faculty chair, plus other professors, taking leave.

Joe Biden stands at a podium inside Gateway Technical College

How Biden Raised the Profile of the Free College Movement

Although a signature campaign promise remains unfulfilled for the president, he still left his mark on the issue, laying the groundwork for Harris, Walz and the Democrats to build on if they win in November.

An individual signs in to vote at Michigan State University

Student Voting Declined in 2022. What Could That Mean for This Election?

Far fewer college students voted in 2022 than 2018. That may not mean turnout rates will stay low this year, but the data could provide a clue about how to promote student voting come November.

Shafik’s face, wearing sunglasses reflecting an image of a Palestinian flag

Why Did Shafik Step Down Now?

Congress grilled seven leaders over campus antisemitism in three hearings. Columbia President Minouche Shafik is now the third leader to resign in the aftermath.

A photo illustration with a quote from an AAUP statement saying “academic freedom and productive debate may not always be appropriately secured by a categorical position that disregards nuance and is inattentive to context.” The quote is superimposed over the document.

AAUP Faces Criticism for Reversal on Academic Boycotts

The American Association of University Professors announced Monday it had dropped its categorical opposition to the tactic. Critics say the organization has changed for the worse, but its new president isn’t backing down.