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Colleges in Republicans’ Crosshairs Enroll Only a Sliver of U.S. College Students
About one percent of U.S. undergraduates attend the 12 selective, mostly private institutions under Congressional scrutiny. But conservatives cast them as emblematic of higher education writ large.
Fears Mount Over Detention of Academics Who Traveled to China
Several Chinese academics working overseas have disappeared or been detained on return to China as the country’s leaders expand national security laws.
Pandemic Lessons Unlearned
Why we need greater transparency, clarity, humility and accountability in public health messaging.
Louisiana Governor Gains More Control Over College Boards
Critics fear that the bill Governor Landry signed could be an overstep that threatens public institutions’ accreditation status—and their ability to receive vital federal financial aid.
National Science Foundation Expands Mentoring Requirements to Bolster STEM Pipeline
Under a newly adopted policy, the independent federal agency now requires mentoring plans for all graduate students involved in NSF-funded research projects.
UNC System’s Controlled DEI Demolition
The University of North Carolina System Board of Governors voted to repeal the system’s DEI policy. Will the outcomes differ from those in states that did so through legislation?
Colorado to Cover Two Years’ Tuition at Any Public College
The tax-credit–based aid program provides a last-dollar reimbursement to cover up to 65 credits for any student with a household income of $90,000 or less.