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New Sweet Briar Policy Bars Transgender Students
The Virginia women’s college made the change to comport with its founding documents, creating a stricter gender admissions policy than many of its peers.
Success Program Launch: Talent Pipeline for Black Engineering, Comp Sci Students
A new scholarship initiative at Howard University and Prairie View A&M provides guaranteed job placement for participants.
Education Department Outlines Plan for FAFSA Testing
‘Red Wedding’: Storied Stanford Creative Writing Program Laying Off Lecturers
The university says creative writing faculty recommended returning its Jones Lectureships to their “original intent” as short-term teaching appointments for talented writers. A lecturer of 20 years said he thinks there’s a “peasants and lords issue” in the program.
Should Higher Ed Workers Have to Pay Dues to Unions That Criticize Israel?
The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation is representing, for free, Jewish academics who don’t want to support a pro-BDS labor organization. But the foundation is trying to score broader wins.
Universities Hit Back Against Proposed Online Attendance Policy
Proposed federal regulations have institutions and higher ed groups worried about time and financial burdens.
Student Wellness Tip: Supporting Spiritual Wellness
For students looking for meaning in their lives, colleges and universities can encourage purposeful living. Here are six ideas for raising up faith and spiritual aspects of student wellness.
Academic Associations Face Critique for Political Statements
A new report from AEI adds to a growing wave of conservative criticism suggesting that academe should avoid taking a stance on contentious issues.