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The Benefits of Citizen Science and Community-Engaged Research

Two leading academics explain why everyone benefits when researchers look beyond academia to seek greater understanding and new knowledge alongside the broader public or affected communities.

Trump Administration Reverses Policy Barring Immigration Raids at Colleges

The acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday rescinded guidance that prevented immigration arrests at schools, churches...

UW Madison Removes Chief Diversity Officer

The University of Wisconsin at Madison has removed its chief diversity officer, LaVar Charleston, from his post following an internal...
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Community Colleges Join Forces to Expand Access to AI Training

Colleges with wealthier students are more likely to offer courses that incorporate cutting-edge knowledge. As employer demand for AI skills soars, a group of community colleges wants to “make sure the masses don’t get left out of the AI revolution.”

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A Stunning Enrollment Surge

Total enrollment surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the first time and first-year enrollment grew 5.5 percent. It’s a shocking finding after last year’s enrollment pessimism—and a complete reversal from an erroneous earlier report.

More Than 40% of Postdocs Don’t Stay in Academia

A new study found that a significant share of postdoctoral researchers leave academia. The study, recently published in Proceedings of...
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Report: Supporting Housing-Insecure Student Parents

Parenting students face greater levels of homelessness compared to their peers without dependents, which can impede their completion.

Trump signs executive order

Trump Takes Aim at DEI in Higher Ed

The executive order doesn’t have an immediate impact on DEI programs at colleges and universities, but experts worry about a chilling effect.