Filter & Sort
Campus Engagement Tip: Encouraging Student Voting
Ahead of the 2024 presidential election, colleges, community organizations and student advocates are looking to boost on-campus civic engagement through voter registration and participation initiatives.
Cass Sunstein Wants to Help Universities Navigate Free Speech Conflicts
The legal scholar presents a wide range of speech-related scenarios that university administrators may have to navigate this fall—and in perpetuity.
Academic Success Tip: Offer Short-Term Courses
Research from Ad Astra finds eight-week courses can increase students’ annual credit completion. To build a short-term schedule, campus leaders should identify goals and make sure programs are aligned for ease of student experience.
Temple Drops Plans for UArts Acquisition
Temple University will not acquire University of the Arts, which closed abruptly in June, backing off a potential merger opportunity...
Lake-Sumter State College President Resigns Abruptly
Lake-Sumter State College president Heather Bigard, who was on administrative leave for unspecified reasons, resigned abruptly late last month, The...
Amherst and Tufts Report Drop in Students of Color
Students of color make up a smaller percentage of incoming classes at Tufts University and Amherst College compared to last...
Campus Cuts Appear to Slow in August
Fewer institutions announced layoffs in August compared to the earlier summer months. But at several universities that did, the cuts were sweeping.
Antisemitism Task Force Finds ‘Serious and Pervasive’ Problems at Columbia
Columbia University’s Task Force on Antisemitism has said the university failed to ensure an environment of civility, respect and fairness...