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A photo illustration consisting of portraits of Kamala Harris, in blue, and Donald Trump, in red, facing in two different directions.

Faculty Overwhelmingly Back Harris in November. But They Won’t Tell Students to Do the Same.

Respondents to a new Inside Higher Ed/Hanover Research poll mostly identified as Democrats—with only 8 percent supporting Trump. But, aware they’re to the left of their students and states, they’re largely keeping their thoughts to themselves.

Photo of many ripped and tattered "I voted today" stickers.

Why Some Students Say They Don’t Plan to Vote

One student who isn’t voting this year said the candidates were “trash,” while another said they doubted it would matter much whether Harris or Trump won.

Graduation cap trophy and diverse students

How U.S. Plans to Recognize Colleges for Student Success

The Education Department has selected 200 colleges eligible for recognition of their efforts to boost degree completion. But some experts question how it chose the institutions.

President Biden stands on a stage flanked by two green signs that say "Canceling Student Debt"

Biden-Harris Administration Hits Milestone: Loans Forgiven for 1 Million Public Servants

Before Biden took office, just 7,000 borrowers had received forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Columbia Bars Vocal Pro-Israel Assistant Professor From Campus

Columbia University has barred vocal pro-Israel faculty member Shai Davidai from campus because of unspecified conduct on Oct. 7, 2024—the...
Smiling man, voter holding paper ballot waiting registration at polling station.

Survey: How to Help Students Vote This Fall

One in 10 students say they’re planning to vote, but they just don’t yet know how, according to Student Voice data. Respondents outline the most helpful efforts for student voting, including time off to cast a ballot.

Students around a table

Stress Testing the FAFSA

The Education Department wrapped up phase one of the federal aid form’s limited rollout last week, seeking out early bugs and reassurance for families shell-shocked from last year’s fiasco. Are they passing their own test?

Donald Trump points a finger

Republicans Threaten to Remove Colleges’ Accreditation Over Civil Rights Violations

But, the federal government has no say in whether an individual college is accredited, experts say. That decision is up to the accreditors.