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Board Replaces President of Alcorn State
The board of the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Education announced Thursday that Felecia Nave, who has been president of Alcorn...
Crisis on the Nile: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute, part of University of Southern California Week: Essam Heggy, research scientist in the department of...
U of Colorado Settles COVID Shutdown Suit for $5M
The University of Colorado settled a class action lawsuit over campus shutdowns on Tuesday to the tune of $5 million...
House Debt Plan Would Mean Higher Ed Spending Cuts
The Education Department could have to cut anywhere from 8 to 23 percent out of its budget under the House Republicans’ opening offer on debt ceiling negotiations.
A $100M Gift for Scholarships at Mississippi State
A $100 million gift to Mississippi State University will be used exclusively for student scholarships, the university announced Thursday. The...
More Malware, Less Ransomware in Higher Ed
Cybercriminals often target known network vulnerabilities. But software updates and patches only work when installed, and colleges face nontrivial hurdles in this regard.
U of Arkansas Trustees Appear Divided on Purchase of U of Phoenix
University of Arkansas system trustees appear divided on a plan to purchase the University of Phoenix, The Northwest Arkansas Democrat...
Ex-Presidents for Academic Freedom
PEN America has convened a group of 100-plus former college presidents to push back on threats to academic freedom as higher education remains a frequent target for politicians.