The U. of C. is among 31 universities that will no longer work with the PhD Project after the Trump administration said the program’s focus is racially discriminatory.
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Posted inOhio
Ohio lawmakers call for tying some of public colleges’ state funding to Senate Bill 1 compliance
House Bill 698 looks to double down on the sweeping higher education overhaul law passed last year.
Posted inMississippi
‘It’s just convenient for me’: New Hinds Community College program topples barriers to higher education
Launched in January, the Learning Circle is a series of evening classes that also include nontraditional options, such as child care and dinner, to help make higher education more accessible.
Posted inSan Antonio
With Ready to Work partnership, Alamo Colleges staff focuses on ‘connecting the dots’
The city of San Antonio’s Ready to Work program is a $200 million voter-approved workforce development program.
Posted inWisconsin
Work, recovery and second chances on a Wisconsin manufacturing floor
Those recovering from addiction have a difficult time finding stable employment and keeping it. Apricity Contract Packaging offers ‘a safe environment’ – one where every person is pursuing sobriety.
Posted inBerkeley
UC Berkeley chancellor says he’ll defend Cal from Trump by boosting research funds
Rich Lyons spoke with Berkeleyside about the state of free speech at Berkeley and what he’s doing to capture more revenue from discoveries made on campus.
Posted inTampa Bay
What could a Rays stadium deal offer Hillsborough College?
With less than five months to finalize a deal, faculty and economists weigh the trade-offs.
Posted inTexas
Texas Tech struggles with new rules that changed what students learn about race, gender, sexuality
The system’s chancellor meant to instill clarity and accountability, but three weeks into the spring semester, some instructors say the standards have led to “censorship.”
Posted inChicago
Trans students felt threatened by this symbol of the far right. Why didn’t Northwestern intervene?
Campus leaders say they don’t police “The Rock” unless the content poses an immediate threat or is profane. The decision has some questioning whom administrators see as worthy of protection.
Posted inTampa Bay
USF Sarasota-Manatee faces uncertainty as legislative vote looms
Gov. Ron DeSantis wants New College to take over the nearby campus. Many don’t think it should happen.