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A photo of a protestor being arrested at Emory University.
A photo of a protestor being arrested at Emory University.

Divest? Call the Cops? Presidents Grapple With How to Respond

April 29, 2024

Some leaders have directly engaged protesters as encampments crop up on campus. Others have sent in the police, leading to violent arrests and sharp criticism.

Illustration of Columbia University President Minouche Shafik, lawmakers and the Capitol building
Illustration of Columbia University President Minouche Shafik, lawmakers and the Capitol building

Live Analysis: Columbia President Testifies on Capitol Hill

April 17, 2024

Minouche Shafik faced questioning today about her university’s response to antisemitic incidents on its campus. Read Inside Higher Ed’s live analysis of the hearing here.

A photo illustration of an elephant standing behind a desk.
A photo illustration of an elephant standing behind a desk.

Long-Stalled Florida Atlantic Presidential Search Restarts

April 17, 2024

The institution’s initial hunt for a new leader was suspended in July over alleged anomalies. Now it’s back on, more than a year after it officially began.

Image of Columbia president Minouche Shafik in front of a silhouette of the Capitol building
Image of Columbia president Minouche Shafik in front of a silhouette of the Capitol building

Columbia’s President Heads to Capitol Hill

April 15, 2024

Minouche Shafik’s peers faced a Congressional grilling in December over antisemitism on campus, with disastrous results. Now it’s her turn. Is she ready?