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UC System Freezes Hiring, Bans Diversity Statement Mandates

The University of California System’s president announced a systemwide hiring freeze and other “cost-saving measures, such as delaying maintenance and...
Protesters at Georgetown hold a "Ceasefire Now" sign

Trump’s Latest Target: Foreign Scholars

As the administration continues its crackdown on noncitizens in higher ed, international academics face ICE raids, deportation and challenges at the border.

AFT Sues Trump for Blocking Access to Loan Repayment Plans

The American Federation of Teachers sued the Education Department on Wednesday, accusing the Trump administration of “effectively breaking the student...
Assumption College building of the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada

Lessons From Canada on Student Success

Authors Steven M. Smith and Tom Brophy outline trends and research related to first-year retention and engagement across Canada, as well as students in transition.

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Trump Order Threatens University Libraries, Museums

The president disbanded the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Academic researchers, librarians and museum professionals say defunding the agency undermines their commitment to education.

Trump Admin Questions Canadian, Australian Researchers

The Trump administration has sent questionnaires to U.S.-funded Canadian and Australian researchers asking whether their research is a “DEI project,”...
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The Women’s NCAA Champs, as Determined by Academics

Inside Higher Ed continues its tradition of predicting the women’s March Madness winner based only on academic achievement. For the second year in a row, the winner is …

Columbia University interim president Katrina Armstrong

Who Is Katrina Armstrong?

Both supporters and critics praise Columbia University’s interim president for her openness. But will she stand up to Donald Trump amid unprecedented threats?