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A photo of student protesters dismantling an encampment at Brown University.

Universities Consider Divestment Demands

As pro-Palestinian protests continue across the U.S., some colleges have struck deals with students to consider divestment in exchange for packing up encampments.

Northwestern and Rutgers Now in Hot Seat for Next House Hearing

House Republicans have altered the list of presidents they’re calling on the carpet after their universities made new concessions to...

Commencement Changes at Columbia and Emory

Two more universities have changed their commencement ceremonies amid ongoing student protests. After the University of Southern California announced last...
Mark Sarvary stands next to two seated students working with test tubes in a lab course setting, smiling.

Busting Myths About Deadline Extensions 

A new study shows that students in large courses both prefer and reap benefits from a dual-deadline system, in which the instructor sets exact assignment deadlines but also allows for defined extensions without penalty.

3 Academics Win Pulitzer Prizes for the Arts

Three academics at American universities were among Monday’s winners of 2024 Pulitzer Prizes for their literary or musical achievements, as...
Police walk under a blue “Go Bruin” banner as crews clear away an encampment at the University of California, Los Angeles

UCLA, Yale and Michigan Up Next on Congressional Hot Seat

Can these universities’ leaders avoid the fates of their peers when they head to Congress later this month for the next high-stakes hearing on campus antisemitism?

Record Gift to Fund Scholarships at Bowling Green State University

Bowling Green State University expects to receive the largest contribution in its history, and the largest single gift toward student...
Man using a laptop computer chatting with an artificial intelligence asks for the answers he wants.

College-Bound Students Concerned About AI Skills

College-bound students are heavy users of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, but that may be driven by concerns they will face...