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For Some Anxious Faculty, Family Offers Relief
New research shows that early-career faculty are especially anxious but that having nearby family or a parent who is an academic alleviates stress. If faculty don’t have family to lean on, institutions can step in to offer support.
Vulnerable Students See College On-Ramps Pull Away
Summer bridge programs have long helped students from underrepresented backgrounds start their college journey. In the anti-DEI era, many institutions are quietly shifting focus.
NSF Cuts Off Colleges That Push ‘Illegal DEI,’ Boycott Israel
5 Questions on Open Expression in the Era of Trump
Michelle Deutchman, who leads UC’s free expression center, says institutions are grappling with how to promote student expression amid the government’s crackdown on protesters.
Penn State Closure Plan Prompts Sharp Reactions
Penn State administrators want to close seven of 19 Commonwealth Campuses. The controversial proposal has prompted pushback from faculty, lawmakers and some trustees.
Tuskegee, Taylor U, Austin Community College Heads Testify
Bacone College Forced to Liquidate Assets
After years of financial struggles, the Oklahoma institution, which serves a majority Native American population, has run out of options to remain open.