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When a U.S. Presidential Candidate Is Called a ‘DEI Hire’
The first Black woman to be a major party’s nominee for president is facing conservative attacks on her race. We spoke to an Obama historian about past precedent and today’s differences.
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.
Library Faculty Eliminated Amid ‘Fiscal Insanity’ at Western Illinois
The university laid off all its library faculty as part of massive cuts, leaving employees and supporters to wonder how the library will serve campus constituents.
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.
An Awkward False Neutrality
Abiya Ahmed and Alexander Key argue that false binaries and assumptions contribute to distortions of campus discourse on Palestine.
Bilingual Tutoring Encourages Engagement, Academic Success
Pacific Oaks College in California hired bilingual tutors to support Spanish-speaking students, encouraging them to seek help and promoting connection to the institution.
Campus Engagement Tip: Offer 50 Days of Activities
Campbell University organized daily events for a month and a half to promote on-campus participation and boost feelings of belonging for students.
Survey: Getting a Grip on the Student Mental Health Crisis
Recent Student Voice survey data from Inside Higher Ed finds large numbers of students are experiencing poor mental health, but is this a generational shift or a larger systemic problem in higher education?