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California’s Higher Ed Workforce Makes Diversity Gains

A new research brief finds that California higher ed institutions employ more Latino and Asian faculty and staff than a decade ago. Newer faculty in particular are more diverse.

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How Students Feel About Campus Speech, in 5 Graphics 

A new Student Voice poll gauges how students are thinking about campus speech climates after a tumultuous calendar year.

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The Year in Closures and Mergers

At least 16 nonprofit institutions announced closures this year as the sector grapples with enrollment challenges and financial pressures. Various others merged.

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The AI-Generated Textbook That’s Making Academics Nervous

The UCLA literature professor who developed the textbook says it will save students money and allow her to be the teacher she’s always wanted to be. Others aren’t so sure.

FIRE Survey: Most Faculty Fear Discussing Controversial Topics

The vast majority of faculty members—87 percent—say it’s difficult to have open and honest conversations about divisive political topics, including...

Duke Endowment Pledges $1.9 Billion to 4 Colleges

The Duke Endowment, one of the largest nonprofit foundations in the nation, will donate $1.9 billion to four colleges in...

Air Force Academy Sued Over Affirmative Action

An anti–affirmative action group sued the Air Force Academy for its continued use of race-conscious admissions on Wednesday, days after...
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Students Accuse Chemistry Professor of Inappropriate Touching

An Instagram Me Too account and student newspaper have shared allegations against a faculty member at Washington University in St. Louis. He denies the claims and says he’s “already been judged guilty in the court of social media.”