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Chinese Cultural Diplomacy in the U.S.
Cultural diplomacy helped China get on track to become a major world player again. In today's Academic Minute, part of...
Betsy DeVos Resigns
Education Secretary resigns, citing the role of Trump's "rhetoric" in violent protests at the U.S. Capitol building.
Lots of Hope, No Guarantees
The capture of the Senate by Democrats increases chances Congress will take up college affordability proposals, but it's unclear how far they will go.
A Failure to Educate
This week’s Capitol riots have been repeatedly described as “unthinkable.” Yet happen they did, so how do we start to think about them? Many academics have an answer: the humanities.
Empty Words?
Do the presidents of universities that helped elevate Donald Trump to the White House have extra responsibility amid the chaos that unfolded at the end of his presidency?
Condemnations of Capitol Rioting (and Trump) Continue
Statements from college presidents grew longer and more formal, in contrast to short initial reactions Wednesday.
Private College Presidents Turn Focus From Pandemic to Insurrection
Annual conference adapted its schedule to help presidents respond to the violence at the U.S. Capitol.
Turkish Refugee Academics' Problems Follow Them Abroad
Report says they face human rights violations in France, Germany and elsewhere.