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Walberg Chosen to Lead House Ed Committee

The Michigan representative lost his bid for the chairmanship in 2023 but will pick up the gavel now as Virginia Foxx steps down.

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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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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.

NYPD Arrests 2 NYU Professors at Pro-Palestinian Protest

The New York City Police Department arrested two New York University professors who were at a pro-Palestinian protest on campus...

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...
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Teaching Tip: Using Case Studies in Class

College students indicate they have a preference for learning using case studies or real-world applications. Here’s how faculty members can integrate that into their curriculum.

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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.”

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Republicans Host Campus Free Speech Roundtable

The discussion focused on claims that DEI programs are silencing conservative students and faculty, reinforcing the GOP’s message that colleges and universities are liberal bastions and do not welcome intellectual diversity.