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Scholar warns of chilling speech in higher ed after NYU canceled her presentation
A prominent physician said university administrators nixed the event over concerns some material might be considered antisemitic and anti-government.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 2, 2025 -
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Northwestern University touts decline in antisemitic harassment amid lawmaker scrutiny
The high-profile institution highlighted its efforts shortly after the Trump administration said it opened a probe over antisemitism concerns.
By Laura Spitalniak • April 1, 2025 -
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Columbia interim president is out after less than 8 months
Taking over for Katrina Armstrong is board of trustees co-chair Claire Shipman after the university was targeted by the Trump administration.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 31, 2025 -
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University of Pennsylvania ordered to stop work on $175M in federal contracts
The Trump administration pulled research funding over the president’s mandate on transgender athletes — even though Penn says it is complying.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 26, 2025 -
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Trump administration launches review of Columbia University’s grants and contracts
The Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism is probing the institution’s funding over allegations it hasn’t protected Jewish students from harassment.
By Natalie Schwartz • March 4, 2025 -
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McMahon confirmed as education secretary
Linda McMahon says she will end federal bureaucracy at the U.S. Department of Education but did not commit to closing the agency.
By Kara Arundel • March 3, 2025 -
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North Carolina AG’s office raises ‘red flags’ about Saint Augustine’s $70M deal
The concerns could imperil a financial lifeline the historically Black institution needs to prove that it can meet its accreditor’s requirements.
By Laura Spitalniak • Jan. 29, 2025 -
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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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Opinion // President SpeaksFostering campus dialogue doesn’t start with silence
If college leaders fail to address key public events, they leave room for outside voices to fill the vacuum, argues one college president.
By James Birge • Jan. 27, 2025 -
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Hampshire College president to depart after yearslong turnaround push
Ed Wingenbach is set to take the helm of the American College of Greece after leading the Massachusetts nonprofit back from the brink.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 22, 2025 -
UT Austin president departing for Southern Methodist University
Jay Hartzell has served as the Texas public university’s leader since 2020 and joined its faculty in 2001.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 8, 2025 -
State AG looks to halt $1.9M payment to Western New Mexico University president
Joseph Shepard resigned amid scrutiny over his spending of university money. The attorney general called his severance package “a gross misuse of funds.”
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 7, 2025 -
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Top regents at Western New Mexico University depart amid state scrutiny
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham called for the entire board to resign after a state audit found "a concerning lack of compliance" with university spending policies.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 6, 2025 -
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Q&AHow NACUBO is helping colleges navigate choppy financial waters
Top leaders of the National Association of College and University Business Officers share how they hope to reenvision the role of college executives.
By Ben Unglesbee • 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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Deep DiveInside University of the District of Columbia’s plan to transform
The historically Black college — Washington's only public university — wants to widen its appeal and raise its profile.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 17, 2024 -
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Why colleges are turning to institutional neutrality
Although higher education experts say these measures can stave off political controversy, they’ve drawn criticism from some scholars and student activists.
By Lilah Burke • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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Trump names Linda McMahon for education secretary
The president-elect’s pick for head of the U.S. Department of Education has garnered mixed reactions from higher ed leaders and policymakers.
By Kara Arundel • Updated Nov. 20, 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 -
Tennessee State stayed afloat thanks to a $43M injection from the state. What comes next?
The public institution faces a fiscal crisis after past years of mismanagement and a history of underfunding from Tennessee.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 18, 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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Connecticut governor seeks probe into college system after ‘controversial spending’
The request follows a news investigation finding the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities’ leader spent public money on pricey meals and chauffeurs.
By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 29, 2024 -
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George Washington University police chief resigns amid gun program probe
The institution began arming campus officers during James Tate’s tenure, but the department faces allegations that it wasn’t following safety rules.
By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 17, 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 -
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Deep DiveThe fallout: The University of the Arts saga lives on — will its legacy?
Temple University and others have absorbed former UArts students. But can they replace the unique urban arts institution after its demise?
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 9, 2024
