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The Students Studying 4—or More—Majors

Some say they hope the many majors will help them stand out in the job market, though experts say the extra majors may not be of interest to employers.

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Associate Provost on the Right’s Coordinated Attack on Academic Freedom

In her book The Right to Learn, Valerie Johnson dives into the years-long erosion of academic freedom in red states and how universities must resist it.

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Northeastern Technical College Fires President

Northeast Technical College fired its president last week, reversing course on a resignation agreement accepted by the board just two...
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The Growing Diversity of Community College Trustees

Since the 1990s, more women, people of color and community college graduates have become members of governing boards at two-year colleges.

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12 Ways to Improve College for Military Learners

A recent report outlines strategies that could make higher education more supportive of active-duty, veteran and military-affiliated students.

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Northwestern Settles With Trump Administration

Northwestern will pay $75 million and walk back a 2024 deal with student protesters, among other concessions, in order to restore hundreds of millions in research funding.

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What to Know About Trump’s Definition of Professional Degrees

Social media critics have focused on the fact that certain female-dominated careers, like nursing, are “no longer” recognized as professional. But the term didn’t mean much before Congress passed new loan caps.

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Universities May Lose State Dept. Partnership Due to Trump’s Anti-DEI Crusade

An unfinalized list shows 38 institutions would be kicked out of a State Department program over alleged diversity, equity and inclusion hiring practices, The Guardian reported. The department won’t elaborate beyond saying it’s following the “President’s agenda.”