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Jewish Studies Weighs How to Move Forward in the Post–Oct. 7 Era
As some Jewish studies programs experience new growth and investments in antisemitism education and other initiatives, scholars think about their role and what’s next for the field.
Higher Ed in the Crucible
Higher education is under fire—and it’s leading to innovation, presidents say.
Universities Suspend Final Exams After Canvas Hack
The breach of the learning management system used by two out of every five North American higher ed institutions continues to reverberate.
Johns Hopkins Business School Receives $50M Gift
Iowa’s Higher Ed Overhaul Bills Mostly Fizzled. State Regents May Act Instead.
The House launched a wave of controversial legislation earlier this year that never made it through the Senate. But familiar-looking policy proposals emerged from the board overseeing public universities.
While the Texas Tech Board Met, Students Attended a Funeral
Students held a mock funeral for academic freedom Thursday, four weeks after the university system introduced policies that censor women’s and gender studies content.
Supportive Colleges Lower LGBTQ+ Suicide Risk
New Trevor Project survey finds that while LGBTQ+ young people still experience high levels of anxiety and depression, affirming schools and campuses can lower their risk of suicide.
Low-Income Students More Likely to Submit AI-Generated Admissions Essays
A review of tens of thousands of admissions essays at a selective college show an increase in homogeneous language after AI tools became available in 2022.