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Diversity Officers Gather to Grieve and Rally
Hundreds of diversity officers flocked to Philadelphia to attend the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education conference, where they reflected on the past year and what lies ahead for the embattled field.
The Downward Spiral of the NSF’s GRFP
Under the Trump administration, the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program has strayed from its historic mission of funding the most meritorious candidates regardless of STEM field.
Why I Teach Negotiation Skills to Undergrads
Cultivating knowledge and a skill set around negotiation sets students up to pursue meaningful, sustainable careers.
Law Schools Launch Loan Programs to Fill Graduate Funding Gap
The repayment programs at two law schools in the Midwest aim to support students cut out of the private lending market. Could other institutions follow their lead?
Power 4 Leaders Must Act Before College Athletics Becomes Unsustainable
Presidents and chancellors have real power to rein in spending and create a fairer, more accountable college athletics landscape.
Halfway Through the Fiscal Year, NIH Has Only Obligated 15% of Research Funding
The science community fears the funding agency’s slow contract and grant making could result in another rush of multiyear obligations at the end of the fiscal year. The NIH director has said, “Don’t pay attention to the hype.”
U of Alabama Students Sue Over Magazines Closed Due to Anti-DEI Policies
90-Credit Degrees Stall in Connecticut
Advocates are concerned about falling behind neighboring states, but opponents worry about quality and confusing students.