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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.
Faculty Members Are Burned Out—and Technology Is Partly to Blame
A new report shows instructors feel like they’re always on the clock and that many believe the use of technology, in and out of the classroom, is pushing higher ed in the wrong direction.
UT System Bans Statements on Political and Social Issues
The University of Texas system and its institutions are no longer permitted to “adopt positions based on political or social...
Report Reveals Ongoing Tensions Over Student Speech
Nearly three-quarters of all college students (70 percent) say they feel at least somewhat comfortable speaking about controversial topics in...
U of Alabama Requires Black and LGBTQ+ Groups to Relocate From Student Center
The University of Alabama is requiring the Black Student Union, a minority advocacy group, to close its current office in...
Common App Report Shows Growth, Particularly Among Minority Applicants
The number of first-year college applicants grew across the board during the 2023–24 application cycle, according to the latest end-of-season...
Cost of Course Materials Impacts Student Success
Data from Bay View Analytics found the price of textbooks and other class materials has negatively impacted many students’ ability to enroll in courses or resulted in a nonpassing grade.
A ‘Transformational’ Investment in Maine Workforce Training
A local philanthropy is giving tens of millions of dollars to advance short-term workforce training programs at Maine community colleges.