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Should Outgoing Presidents Have Hiring Powers?
Ruth Simmons left Prairie View A&M early over limits to her authority in hiring decisions. Deferring such powers to new presidents is a common practice but often not a set policy.
Study: Minority Male Student Success Linked to Having Consistent Academic Coach
Persistence and completion for this vulnerable student population are more likely to happen when students have an opportunity to form a relationship over time with an academic coach.
College Holds Disproportionately Affect Students of Color
Nearly one in three Black students and one in four Hispanic students have been unable to register for classes to due to an institutional hold.
Boston U Won’t Close Door on Firearm Investments
The executive committee of Boston University’s Board of Trustees voted not to pre-emptively restrict the university from investing in civilian...
Societal Re-Entry for Elderly Former Prisoners: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute: Angela Murolo, assistant professor of sociology and criminal justice at St. Francis College, says one...
Iowa Bill Aims to Defund College DEI Efforts
Iowa lawmakers are the latest to take aim at diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, with a Republican legislator filing a...
Southeastern La. Takes Down System After ‘Network Incident’
Southeastern Louisiana University is operating without most computer networks, which were taken down Friday due to a “network incident,” 4WWL...
Index: Academic Freedom Declining for Over Half the World
The 2023 update to the Academic Freedom Index, released Thursday, paints a bleak picture for the U.S. and the world...