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Civil Rights Groups Push Back Against Wave of Anti-DEI Bills
So far this year, at least five state legislatures have passed bills seeking to curtail diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education. This year’s batch may seep more into the classroom.
Ep. 106: Higher Ed News Roundup: Athlete Unions and the FAFSA Fiasco
A panel of news hounds discusses some of the biggest stories involving colleges.
Scaling Up: Shrinking the DFW Rate
Georgia State’s Accelerator Academy is inspiring 10 other institutions to help students pass key gateway courses they’ve previously failed or from which they’ve withdrawn. Initial success metrics suggest the solution is scalable, even beyond this group of universities.
Moody’s Lowers University of Arizona Outlook to Negative
Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded the University of Arizona’s outlook from stable to negative amid the fallout of a financial...
Conservatives Plot Ways to 'Take Heads' and Defeat DEI
Conservative researchers and activists see a window of opportunity in their long-running war on diversity, equity and inclusion programs and...
Investing in Students’ Spring Breaks
Academic breaks can be used to support students in boosting their physical wellness, exploring career paths or gaining service-learning experiences.
Penn State Commonwealth Campuses and Community Colleges Start Partnership
The Pennsylvania State University Commonwealth Campuses and the state’s community colleges are embarking on a new partnership to ease the...
State Monitor Urges NJCU to Sell Assets, Seek Partner
An independent state-appointed monitor issued a series of recommendations for struggling New Jersey City University, including that it sell off...