Filter & Sort
Reducing ‘Period Poverty’ at California’s Public Institutions
A new law requires California state universities and community colleges to provide students with free menstrual products. But some campus groups have been supplying them for years.
Alumni Organize to Protect Free Speech
Alumni free speech groups from a handful of institutions establish an alliance to protect freedom of expression, ensure viewpoint diversity and combat “cancel culture” across academe.
U.S. Graduate Enrollments Grew in 2020
Enrollments rose in fall 2020 despite big drops in incoming international students. Gains among part-time and underrepresented minority students helped fuel the increase.
Faculty Diversity Fell in Time of Crisis
New study looks back to find that faculty diversity took a hit in terms of tenure-track hires during and after the Great Recession. Study also looks ahead to warn that the same thing could happen during and after COVID-19.
Opinion
Holistic Admissions Is Just a Start
Higher education needs much more to achieve true diversity, writes Karen Cox.
Colleges With Federal Contracts Consider Biden Vaccine Order
Penn State may be among the first institutions to announce it will require COVID-19 vaccination for employees due to Biden administration order requiring vaccination for federal contractors.
Texas Abortion Ban Poses New Challenges for Students
Experts say the restrictive Texas abortion law will make it harder than ever for college students in the state to obtain the care they need.
The View From Student Health Services
Student health professionals report high need for services now that students are back on campus and seeking physical and mental health care, even as COVID-19-related demands remain strong.