Filter & Sort
Ep. 177: Student Loan Negotiations, H1-B Visas, a Compact for ‘Academic Excellence’
Examining the downstream effects of policy from Washington on higher education.
UC Berkeley Scientist Wins Nobel Prize for Chemistry
A chemist from the University of California, Berkeley, was among the trio of scientists awarded the Nobel Prize for Chemistry...
Western Accreditor Officially Drops DEI Standards
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission has formally adopted updated accreditation standards that eliminate...
Why Anthology Unraveled
Four years after Anthology Inc. acquired Blackboard as part of its plan to become “the most comprehensive ed-tech ecosystem,” the company is bankrupt and selling many of its parts.
Weber State Censors, Then Cancels, Censorship Conference
University officials said that several planned presentations violated a Utah state law banning diversity, equity and inclusion at public universities.
Trump Officials Reportedly Discussing Selling Off Student Loans
The Trump administration is weighing whether to sell off parts of the federal student loan portfolio, Politico reported, reviving an...
With Compact, Universities Weigh Whether to Give Up Freedoms for Unknown Payout
Higher ed organizations have raised alarm over a federal government document that asks universities to agree to significant restrictions without specifying what they’ll gain—or what they’ll lose for refusing.
AAUP, Other Unions Sue Trump Admin Over H-1B Fee
A slew of unions, including three that represent university faculty and staff, are suing the Trump administration over its proposed...