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January 07, 2026

IHE 01-08-2026 DNU

By  IHE Staff

A photo illustration of a marble statue of the Greek philosopher Plato with duct tape over the mouth.

Plato Censored as Texas A&M Carries Out Course Review

A&M officials have also instructed English faculty not to teach books in core classes that have major plotlines concerning gay, lesbian or transgender identities.

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Students Physical & Mental Health
College Dining Halls Embrace Plant-Forward Menus

More institutions are pledging to increase their plant-based options in the name of sustainability, health and consumer demand. Students like the new fare—so long as dishes aren’t advertised as vegan or meatless.

Governance Executive Leadership
Universities Must Stop Hiding Behind Their Neutrality Pledges, New Book Says

In his new book, The Opinionated University, Brian Soucek urges institutional leaders to stand up for their missions amid political controversy.

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Unfiltered insights from influential academic leaders at the world's foremost universities. Through these conversations, the Not Alone podcast explores leadership, innovation, global challenges, and the ideas that will define tomorrow. 

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Government Science & Research Policy
‘Profound Political Change’ Needed to Revive Venezuelan Science

The collapse of the higher education system under Maduro is unlikely to be reversed without a complete change in leadership, experts warn.

Student Success Health & Wellness
How a Northwestern Program Tackles Student Stress

The peer mentor–led PATH program helps students navigate stress, perfectionism and uncertainty through a mix of online coursework and small-group discussions.

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How Florida Built Higher Ed’s AI Blueprint

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Through its AI Across the Curriculum initiative, the University of Florida integrates AI literacy, ethics and tools across disciplines while collaborating with institutions nationwide to expand AI education and strengthen tomorrow's workforce. 

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Brown Mass Shooting Suspect Admits to Crime in Video Found After His Death
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Austin Peay Reinstates Professor Fired for Sharing Kirk Headline
Mergers & Collaboration
Oregon Higher Ed Body Recommends ‘Institutional Integration,’ Up to Mergers
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The Key Podcast: Doing the ‘Data Work’ in Student Success
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The Faculty Merit Act Is Meritless

A proposal to mandate publication of SAT and other standardized test scores for all faculty and faculty job applicants is statistically unsound.

By Chad M. Topaz

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Keeping Ourselves in the Loop: 6 Human-Centered Activities for the Age of AI

We need a human-centered AI pedagogy.

By Carter Moulton

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What Higher Ed Learned From 12 Months of Trump 2.0

After a year under fire, colleges have emerged with a clearer understanding of what lies ahead.

By Sara Custer

Opinion
Columns Debatable Ideas
The Scarlet A: Activism Under Attack at Harvard

This latest firing exposes a problem of repression at Harvard that transcends ideological borders and threatens everyone’s freedom.

By John K. Wilson

Opinion
Columns Beyond Transfer
The Pressure Is On

Transfer and learning mobility in 2026 and beyond.

By Lara Couturier et al.

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Featured Gig: Executive Director, edX

Four questions for 2U CEO Kees Bol.

By Joshua Kim

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