Exploring Disparities in Academic Advising Effectiveness
A study of academic advising finds that historically marginalized groups are less likely to see improvements in time to graduation or GPA after meeting with an adviser compared with their white peers.
DHS Proposes to Streamline Harvard Legal Dispute
The Department of Homeland Security appears to be backing off threats in a May 22 letter to strip Harvard’s ability to host international students, a matter that remains in litigation.
Recent Leadership Changes in Higher Education Institutions
August 08, 2025 Susan A. Andrzejewski left her role as dean of California State University Channel Islands’ Martin V. Smith School of Business and Economics to be interim president on Aug. 4. Jennifer…
The Rise of Alternative Social Media Platforms: A Shift from X to Bluesky
The alternative social media platform is matching engagement of Elon Musk’s X in ways that “would have seemed unthinkable until recently,” says study.
Defending Academic Freedom: The Case of Jonathan Brown
Georgetown suspended a professor for a statement milder than one made by the president of the United States on social media. It should immediately end the practice of arbitrary suspensions without due…
Public Input on Major Overhaul of Higher Education
College leaders, students and advocates weighed in on which degree programs should face certain loan caps and how to hold certificate programs accountable, among other issues.
Rising College Expenses: A Closer Look at Family Spending
August 08, 2025 Families are spending about 9 percent more on college compared to last year, according to a recently released survey from Sallie Mae and Ipsos. The results of the survey,
Political Appointees Overseeing Grant Allocations
August 08, 2025 President Donald Trump is now requiring grant-making agencies to appoint senior officials who will review new funding opportunity announcements and grants to ensure that “they are…
Introducing the Next Generation of AI: A Revolutionary Model
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says GPT-5 is the “best model in the world,” and aims to make ChatGPT more intuitive to use.