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DEI Bans Flourished in 2024. Politicians Aren’t Finished.

Six states passed new anti-DEI laws this year, leading institutions to change hiring practices, close DEI offices and end DEI trainings. Look for more in 2025.

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N.C. State Employee Denounced University Before His Suicide

Marshall Brain II founded the popular website HowStuffWorks, hosted a TV show and taught aspiring entrepreneurs. But he ended his life hours after he accused higher-ups of forcing him to resign. 

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How a Campus Custom Built Its AI-Enabled Student Success Dashboard

Programmers at National Louis University in Chicago created an AI-assisted system to help identify at-risk students and equip campus community members with data.

Ep. 137: How to Lead With Purpose in Higher Ed

Advice from presidents on making impactful decisions for your campus community.

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How Students Feel About Campus Speech, in 5 Graphics 

A new Student Voice poll gauges how students are thinking about campus speech climates after a tumultuous calendar year.

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The Year in Closures and Mergers

At least 16 nonprofit institutions announced closures this year as the sector grapples with enrollment challenges and financial pressures. Various others merged.

NYPD Arrests 2 NYU Professors at Pro-Palestinian Protest

The New York City Police Department arrested two New York University professors who were at a pro-Palestinian protest on campus...

Boise State Closes DEI Centers

Boise State University shuttered its Student Equity Center and the Gender Equity Center over Thanksgiving break, reported KTVB, an NBC-affiliated...