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Trump Adviser Blames ‘Scientific Slowdown’ on DEI, Red Tape
Science policy adviser Michael Kratsios wants private research funding to make up for the “diminishing returns” he says federal investments have yielded. But data shows that federal R&D continues to produce enormous value.
Ep. 157: Is the Alliance Between the Federal Government and Higher Ed Forever Broken?
The federal government’s attacks on higher education and losing trust in our institutions.
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.
Another ‘Breakdown’ in Federal Student Aid?
Financial aid officers report widespread problems with the federal student aid system after Education Department layoffs, including processing delays they say could affect the current cycle.
DOJ Starts Fraud Team to Investigate Civil Rights Violations
NSF Cuts Off Colleges That Push ‘Illegal DEI,’ Boycott Israel
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.