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Boston Mayor Withdraws From Harvard Law Commencement Amid Grad Student Strike
The union framed the mayor’s decision as a victory, but her spokesperson said she was “deeply disappointed” that she could not attend the event.
Swarthmore Promises Free Tuition for Students With Family Incomes Under $200K
Before Deploying AI in Admissions, Ask Why
Admissions offices looking to use AI should first consider how it fits with their goals, according to new framework of best practices released today.
NIH Is Funding More Grants Up Front, a Risk to Research and University Budgets
The National Institutes of Health has accelerated its awarding of “multiyear-funded” grants in 2026, the Association of American Medical Colleges says. The approach makes it harder for researchers to win funding this fiscal year.
A Seminary Where Queer Students Belong
Union Theological Seminary offers an affirming faith community while challenging exclusionary narratives about LGBTQ+ identity.
U of Texas Board Makes It Easier to Fire Faculty, Close Programs
One faculty member is concerned that the policy changes anticipate a 2027 legislative session that could further encroach on academic freedom at the state university system.
New College Expansion Plan Advances
War of Words Over Florida’s Presidential Pick
After the University of Florida named Stuart Bell as a finalist for the presidency, critics took aim at his past work on DEI. Similar controversy upended UF’s last presidential search.