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Harvard Medical School Canceled Lecture Featuring Patients From Gaza

Harvard Medical School canceled a lecture last week over concerns that plans for patients from the Gaza Strip to speak...

Former Jackson State Faculty Senate President Sues University President

A former Jackson State University Faculty Senate president is suing the institution, its president and the statewide public university system...
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Little-Known Network of Higher Ed Institutes Has Roots in Anti–Gay Marriage Fight and Opus Dei

The Foundation for Excellence in Higher Education supports programs based at or near 14 elite universities. It’s headquartered at a conservative think tank and funded generously by right-leaning donors. But what are its aims?

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Study: Improving STEM Equity With Helpful Syllabus Content

An evaluation of introductory biology syllabi from just under 100 colleges and universities finds the syllabus is often focused primarily on content and less likely to offer evidence-based practices for academic success.

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Rutgers Center Cancels Conference in Response to Trump DEI Orders

The Rutgers University Center for Minority Serving Institutions announced Thursday that it has canceled an upcoming virtual conference about registered...
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Confusion Follows Trump Order on Sex and Gender

The executive order could eventually change how the federal government enforces Title IX and other laws, though there’s no immediate impact on colleges.

Post-Bankruptcy, 2U Appoints New CEO

2U, the online program manager that emerged from bankruptcy last fall, has appointed a new CEO. Kees Bol, former CEO...
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Scientists Worried After Trump Halts NIH Grant Reviews

A pause in communication is typical during a new administration’s transition. But some scientists fear that tying up NIH grant funding for any length of time could disrupt ongoing, time-sensitive clinical research.