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College Presidents Share Their Fears and Frustrations

In excerpts from our members-only weekly newsletter The Sandbox, higher ed leaders—writing anonymously—discuss the myriad challenges of the job under Trump 2.0.

U of Utah Urges Compliance After State Restricts Pride Flags

A University of Utah lawyer last week urged faculty to comply with the state’s new prohibition on the “prominent“ display...

Universities Sue Over DOE’s Plan to Cap Indirect Cost Rates

A coalition of research universities and higher education advocacy groups filed a federal lawsuit Monday against the Department of Energy...
Protesters hold signs imploring Harvard University to resist the demands of President Trump's administration.

Harvard Resists Trump’s Demands

University leaders said the administration's demands are an attack on its independence. Hours later, billions in grants were frozen. 

How to Achieve Research Excellence – and Protect It

Learn what contributes to quality research across an institution and how that work should be kept secure

Weekly Wisdom | President Barbara Gellman-Danley of Higher Learning Commission

Enjoy this talent focused #WeeklyWisdom episode featuring Barbara Gellman-Danley President of the Higher Learning Commission.

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Is Admissions Trump’s Next Higher Ed Target?

The administration wants “comprehensive admissions reform” at colleges. It’s unclear what that means or how it would be enforced, but pressure to avoid scrutiny could affect admissions practices.

Graduates of North Carolina Central University

‘Draconian’ Layoffs, Grant Terminations Come for the NEH

Critics say the deep cuts to the National Endowment for the Humanities, which has supported research and learning at colleges since 1965, “will ripple across American life.”