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University of Austin Receives Degree-Granting Authority
The University of Austin, founded by and stocked with national conservative figures, has received approval from the state of Texas...
House Democrats, Republicans Spar Over Antisemitism on Campus
In a wide-ranging discussion, lawmakers questioned witnesses about the source of antisemitism and the best way to support students facing hate on campus.
Gag Orders Threaten Higher Ed, PEN America Report Finds
Educational gag orders—state legislation aimed at restricting the teaching of certain subjects—proliferated in both K-12 and higher education this year...
5.5M Borrowers Enroll in New U.S. Loan Repayment Plan
Nearly 5.5 million borrowers have signed up for the Biden administration’s new income-driven repayment program, and about half of those...
Dispute Over ‘Woke Ideology’ Causes Schism in U.K. Science Community
The science secretary demanded closure of a UK Research and Innovation inequality committee due to “the sharing of extremist views on social media” by members who she said “expressed sympathy” for Hamas.
Health and Wellness Tip: Support Student Parents Facing Abuse
College students with children face heightened risk of domestic violence. Here are five ways institutions can recognize and support learners in crisis.
Caring for the Caregivers: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute: Jung-Ah Lee, associate professor at the Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing at the...
One ‘Forgotten’ Student Tells Her Story
Stephanie Land’s new memoir chronicles her journey to a bachelor’s degree as a poor single mother. She says higher ed leaders could learn something from her experience.