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Faculty Academic Freedom

Academics Say Names Added to Gaza Letter ‘Without Consent’

A researcher whose name appeared on a letter coordinated by the group Scholars for Truth About Genocide says he has no idea how it got there.

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Faculty Career Development

Provosts Are a ‘Release Valve’ for Campus Controversy

According to former Western Michigan provost Julian Vasquez Heilig, provosts are stuck driving change with few, if any, allies, while simultaneously playing crisis manager for the university.

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Quick Takes

State Dept. Threatens Visa Status of Foreigners Who ‘Make Light’ of Kirk’s Death

Following the death of right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, the Trump administration said it...
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Government Student Aid Policy

Trump Administration Delays $660M for College Access Programs

The disruptions in TRIO funding have caused some programs to lay off or furlough staff. The Education Department says it will issue grant awards by Sept. 30.

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Faculty Academic Freedom

6 More Faculty, Staff Removed for Kirk Comments

Republican politicians and other conservatives are calling for employees, including those in higher ed, to be terminated for their social media posts about Kirk's killing.  

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Quick Takes

GAO Raises Concern About Future FAFSAs

The Education Department is on track to release the 2026–27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid by Oct. 1, but...
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Quick Takes

Lutnick: Trump Wants Harvard to Build Vocational School as Part of Settlement

While President Trump has proposed slashing the federal workforce development budget, a potential settlement between Harvard University and the Trump...
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Governance Executive Leadership

Florida Finalizes Interim President Hire

The Florida Board of Governors approved Donald Landry as interim president after their last search ended in failure when Santa Ono was voted down over past support for DEI.