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Healing From Anti-Black Messaging: Academic Minute
Lessons on Moral Clarity From the Antisemitism Hearing
The presidents’ answers were not so much wrong as they were deaf to the moral imperatives of the moment, Karl Schonberg writes.
Welcome to the Admissions ‘Luckocracy’
The degree to which the college admission process is a meritocracy may be in question—but it’s most certainly a luckocracy, Jim Jump writes.
Report: Addressing the Roots of Food Insecurity in Higher Ed
A new Tennessee Higher Education Commission and Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation report highlights the ways institutions can support students facing basic needs insecurity.
The Growing Public Disgust With the Ethos of Elite Private Universities
The causes and consequences of mounting public distrust of elite higher education.
‘Merit Scholarship’ or Enrollment Incentive?
Non-need-based merit aid has surged in the past decade, especially at struggling public institutions looking to boost enrollment. Some say it’s an unacknowledged equity issue.
Developing Guidelines for the Aftermath of a Student Suicide
“Postvention” protocols are valuable tools for colleges dealing with a suicide. But not every university is as prepared as it should be when a tragedy occurs.
Penn President Resigns After Missteps on Antisemitism
Liz Magill stepped down after her remarks at a congressional hearing sparked outrage. Her resignation followed months of tension on campus.