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When Trustees Run for Public Office
A handful of trustees are running for state and federal office this fall in an election cycle where recent higher education controversies will likely be on voters’ minds.
Dueling Narratives Emerge After Arrests at UVA
Police forcefully cleared an encampment at the University of Virginia after what officials describe as “aggressive” protester behavior. Videos cast doubts on those claims.
DC Police Sweep Encampment Before Mayor’s Hearing
Hours before Mayor Bowser was set to testify before Congress over a protest at George Washington University, police dismantled the encampment. What prompted it?
Universities Consider Divestment Demands
As pro-Palestinian protests continue across the U.S., some colleges have struck deals with students to consider divestment in exchange for packing up encampments.
A Look at Recent and Looming Cuts
While declining enrollment and financial challenges are the driving force behind most job and program cuts announced last month, in Texas, politics also played a role.
Wells College Announces Closure
The small, private institution in New York will shut down at the end of the semester. It’s the latest blow to the Empire State’s higher education landscape.