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Polarization is battering campuses. Here is how college leaders are fighting back.
College presidents discussed strategies for constructive debate at the American Association of Colleges and Universities′ annual conference.
By Laura Spitalniak • Jan. 27, 2025 -
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Texas A&M University to restrict undergrad enrollment growth following ‘massive’ increases
The public university wants to hold new undergraduate enrollment at its main campus to 15,000 a year so its infrastructure can catch up with recent growth.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 27, 2025 -
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‘Sobering news’: Sonoma State University makes broad cuts to tackle $24M deficit
The California public university plans to reduce staff, faculty and majors, as well as fold its athletics program.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 23, 2025 -
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University of New Orleans turns to furloughs to plug $10M budget hole
Officials at the public institution blamed falling enrollment, rising costs and a culture of nonpayment among students for ongoing financial woes.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 21, 2025 -
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In historic move, SEIU rejoins AFL-CIO
Both unions include chapters representing college workers and graduate students and frequently partner with the American Federation of Teachers.
By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 13, 2025 -
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One-third of faculty report recent declines in academic freedom, survey finds
The results show an “alarming erosion” of faculty rights, according to the head of the American Association of Colleges and Universities.
By Laura Spitalniak • Jan. 10, 2025 -
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Dartmouth basketball players withdraw labor union bid
The decision may be connected to the incoming Trump administration, which is unlikely to back the athletes’ union petition, one attorney wrote.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 7, 2025 -
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Tuition reimbursement cannot be factored into wage garnishment, DOL says
Workers who receive tuition assistance will not have that employer reimbursement included in their wage garnishment.
By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 6, 2025 -
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Audit sheds light on state-issued credit card misuse in the Connecticut college system
Chancellor Terrence Cheng showed poor judgment when using an institutional credit card to make purchases but didn't violate system policy, the audit found.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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Brown University to slow faculty, staff growth as it attacks $90M budget hole
The Ivy League institution is rolling out several measures to tackle the deficit over the next five or so years, officials said.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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Columbia College Chicago to cut 11 programs, up to 25 faculty jobs
A finalized plan to pare down and consolidate the private nonprofit’s offerings is meant to “keep our college competitive,” its president said.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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‘This is our community’: Inside the programs helping college workers with home down payments
University officials say these programs help invest in their communities and encourage employee retention.
By Kate Rix • Dec. 10, 2024 -
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University of Michigan will no longer solicit diversity statements from faculty
Before the policy shift, individual academic units could decide if they required such statements for hiring, promotion or tenure considerations.
By Laura Spitalniak • Dec. 5, 2024 -
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Ohio State reverses hundreds of workers’ raises after DOL’s overtime rule overturned
Workers who received increased pay in November and December will revert to their original salary in January, the university said.
By Ginger Christ • Dec. 3, 2024 -
Union raises alarm about looming layoffs and course cuts at University of Michigan-Dearborn
Final decisions are expected later this month on changes that could come before the winter semester.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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Drexel University to cut 60 staffers
More than 150 additional employees have accepted buyout offers from the private Philadelphia institution.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 21, 2024 -
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Fitch raises outlook for New Jersey City University
After facing a steep fiscal hole in 2022, the institution has made painful cuts under state supervision to stabilize its finances.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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Kindness in academic workplaces can boost well-being and reduce stress, study shows
Workers who receive kindness are more likely to perform acts of kindness as well, a survey of higher education employees found.
By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 13, 2024 -
University of Akron braces for workforce cuts
The public Ohio institution’s president said that rising expenses and cuts in state appropriations have weighed on its budget.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 5, 2024 -
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Harvard University suspends library access for faculty protesters
One legal expert questioned the institution’s decision to penalize participants despite their study-in appearing to be "totally non-disruptive.”
By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 25, 2024 -
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Saint Louis University lays off 23 staffers, eliminates 130 positions
The private Catholic institution said the cuts were necessary to meet a commitment to reduce expenses by 4% and balance its budget
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 21, 2024 -
Nearly 90 Portland State University faculty face potential layoffs
The public university’s AAUP chapter has criticized leadership for turning to job cuts while spending on construction and has questioned its budget stance.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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Columbia University temporarily bans polarizing pro-Israel professor from campus
Shai Davidai lost campus access because he “repeatedly harassed and intimidated” the institution’s employees, a university spokesperson said.
By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 16, 2024 -
Western Washington University to nix about 55 jobs amid $18M budget cut
The public institution blamed the structural deficit in part on “lingering pandemic revenue shortfalls,” salary increases and inflation.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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The fallout: A two-part look at the University of the Arts’ closure and legacy
Higher Ed Dive traveled to Philadelphia to chronicle the lasting impact of a beloved arts education institution’s sudden demise.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 14, 2024
