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Is ‘Fatphobia’ the Last Acceptable Prejudice in the Academy?
A Cornell University philosopher is calling out the discrimination—which is often blatant—faced by scholars deemed overweight.
As Alabama Republicans Target DEI, They Propose ‘Gag Order’ on Professors
Free speech groups and students have raised alarm about a bill that flew through the state’s Senate last week and awaits action in the House.
Congress Passes FAFSA Formula Fix
Congress moved Thursday to fix an error in the legislation overhauling the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, days after...
$800M EdX Deal Has Lost Its Luster
2U’s acquisition of online course provider edX was once seen as a major win—and potentially even larger disrupter—in the OPM industry. Things didn’t go as planned.
Employer-University Partnerships Recommended to Increase Latino Graduation Rates
A new brief from Excelencia in Education, an advocacy organization for Latino students, calls on employers to meet U.S. workforce...
Report: More Training, Career Counseling Opportunities Needed in Rural Areas
A new report from Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce challenges the common public perception that rural America...