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Better Understanding How Our Hearts Beat: Academic Minute
Affirmative Action Fallout Sours Donor Relations
The University of Missouri system is removing racial criteria from endowed scholarships, saying they run afoul of the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ban. Donors feel disrespected—and some may be ready to go to court.
Scaling Up: Expanding Paid Internship Roles in the Arts
An internship pipeline for rising high school seniors will launch a pilot this summer to support current college students.
Penn. Lawmakers Propose Dueling Plans to Overhaul Higher Ed
Both parties have introduced separate bills outlining their own vision on how best to carry out the higher education overhaul Governor Shapiro called for in January.
Farm Bill Proposals Boost Research Facilities and HBCUs
But a political impasse over SNAP benefits could make the bill impossible to pass, at least in 2024.
Music Artists Hurt by TikTok Licensing Snafu: Academic Minute
Despite Affirmative Action Ban, ‘Business as Usual’ for Applicants
A new study found that across racial groups and achievement levels, applicants’ behavior was largely unaffected by the landmark Supreme Court ruling.