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The article refutes the racist notion that Black faculty at elite institutions are less qualified, providing evidence and examples of highly accomplished Black scholars.

The article critiques the "loss of trust" narrative in higher education as a misleading, hyperpartisan political tool designed to justify censorship and undermine institutional autonomy.

The dissolution of the Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC) by NCTE creates a crisis in college composition studies, particularly amid the rapid disruption caused by generative AI.

PayPal and Venmo are now accepted as tuition payment options at some U.S. universities through partnerships with education payment platforms.

A survey of over 900 colleges shows tenure-track faculty growth at 7% and non-tenure-track at 2%, while full-time and part-time staff numbers decreased significantly.

Teacher degree apprenticeships are an "earn-while-you-learn" model making the profession more accessible and diverse, but require sustainable funding and better integration into traditional preparation systems.

University presidents are earning substantial additional income through corporate board memberships, sparking debate about potential conflicts of interest and the impact on their primary institutional responsibilities.

The UNC System outlined its reform plans in response to Education Secretary Linda McMahon's call to action, detailing efforts in admissions, affordability, and academic rigor.

Self-leadership is a crucial skill for higher education professionals to navigate uncertainty and maintain purpose when top-down leadership is unstable.

A new book argues that political polarization on college campuses is largely driven by students' self-segregation in their social and academic choices, and colleges are not doing enough to counter this trend.

New research highlights how student success is influenced by factors like financial vulnerability, mental health, access to aid, accurate student population data, and career literacy.

The article discusses the importance of "aha!" moments in general education, where students connect existing dots to understand the world, rather than just learning new information.

The push for mandatory civil discourse education in higher education faces polarization, with advocates promoting civic skills for all students and critics questioning the funding motives and potential for suppressing student activism.

The Education Department is altering how it determines existing students' eligibility for uncapped Grad and Parent PLUS loans, shifting from a time-based calculation to one based on credit hours completed.

Higher education incubates talent for the multi-trillion-dollar professional sports and entertainment industries, yet these sectors offer minimal financial support, placing an undue burden on universities to fund expensive programs.

Four colleges are implementing distinct programs—scholarships, pre-orientation, free childcare, and workforce training—to support student parents and caregivers in their academic and career pursuits.

The Department of Justice has ruled three National Science Foundation programs designed to enhance diversity in STEM unconstitutional, leading to their termination.

The University of Michigan is implementing a pass/no credit system for first-semester freshmen to promote learning and adjustment, sparking debate among educators and critics.

This opinion piece argues for the strategic use of self-disclosure in professional interactions, especially in higher education, to build trust and better serve students and teams, based on Leslie John's research.

One in five undergraduate students are parents or caregivers, facing significant systemic barriers in higher education that colleges often fail to address adequately, despite their strong drive and potential contributions.