The DOJ’s Move Against HSIs is a Direct Attack on Equity
I began college as a first-generation, low-income student in California’s community colleges. My parents never had the chance to attend college, and I wasn’t sure...
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Higher Education Leaders Reject Trump Administration’s “Compact for Academic Excellence”
In the days following the White House’s October 1 invitation to nine institutions to sign a controversial compact with the federal government, college and university...
Dr. Felecia M. Nave Named President and CEO of 1890 Universities Foundation
Dr. Felecia M. Nave has been appointed president and chief executive officer of the 1890 Universities Foundation, the organization announced this week. Nave, who assumed...
Federal Shutdown Halts Civil Rights Probes, Threatens Research as Higher Ed Braces for Impact
WASHINGTON — As the federal government shutdown entered its first day Wednesday, higher education leaders warned of mounting consequences for students and research institutions, even...
Delta College President to Depart for National Higher Education Advocacy Role
Dr. Michael Gavin will step down as president of Delta College in January 2026 to lead efforts in building a national coalition focused on defending...
Senators Introduce Legislation to Establish First Federal Protections for College Athletes
A group of Democratic senators introduced legislation Monday that would grant college athletes their first federal rights and protections while reshaping how universities negotiate media...
Why We Need Hip Hop in Higher Education: How Do We Confront the Representation Crisis?
Higher education is experiencing a troubling “crisis of confidence.” Many of us feel the dissonance between what education claims to be and the direction in...
AAUP Report: Trump Administration ‘Weaponizing’ Title VI Against Higher Education
The American Association of University Professors released a scathing report Monday accusing the Trump administration of using civil rights law to undermine academic freedom and...
Texas A&M President Steps Down After Political Campaign Targets Academic Freedom
Texas A&M University President Dr. Mark A. Welsh III announced his resignation Thursday following intense political pressure from state Republican leaders over a viral confrontation...
University of Chicago Announces Major Budget Cuts, 400 Job Reductions Amid Federal Funding Challenges
The University of Chicago will slash approximately $100 million from its annual budget and eliminate roughly 400 positions as the institution grapples with significant federal...
LSU’s First Black Law Dean Alleges Discrimination in Forced Departure
Alena Allen, who broke barriers in 2023 as the first Black person and woman to serve as dean of Louisiana State University’s Paul M. Hebert...
DEI was the Compromise, Not the Solution
Through the work that I did as a director of a diversity office, I was always finding ways to make magic out of the least...
Student Affairs Staff Face Widespread Racism, Survey Finds
Nearly 60% of student affairs professionals witnessed racism on their campuses in the past year, with one-third experiencing it directly, according to a new national...
Education Department to Restore Civil Rights Staff Following Court Order
The U.S. Department of Education will reinstate more than 260 Office for Civil Rights employees who were laid off during massive budget cuts in March,...
Coming Home
The small Indian takeout restaurant in Atlanta’s historic Auburn Avenue district hummed with quiet conversation as Dr. Ibram X. Kendi settled into a corner booth,...
Dr. Terry O’Banion, Transformative Community College Leader and “Learning College” Pioneer, Dies at 88
Dr. Terry O’Banion, President Emeritus of the League for Innovation in the Community College and one of the most influential figures in American community college...
UVA Appoints Law Professor as Interim President Amid Federal Pressure Fallout
The University of Virginia has selected Paul G. Mahoney, a distinguished law professor and former dean, to serve as interim president following the abrupt resignation...
DOJ Investigation into George Mason Faculty Senate Sparks Academic Freedom Concerns
The Department of Justice has launched an investigation into George Mason University’s Faculty Senate for passing a resolution supporting the institution’s president, marking an unprecedented...
Brandeis University Names Dr. Arthur Levine Permanent President
Brandeis University has officially appointed Dr. Arthur Levine as its permanent president, removing the interim designation he has held since November 2024 and extending his...
AACC Names First Woman President as Community Colleges Face Growing Workforce Demands
The American Association of Community Colleges has selected Dr. DeRionne Pollard as its next president and CEO, making her the first woman to lead the...
TMCF Takes the Helm of HBCU Philanthropy Symposium in Strategic Leadership Transition
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund has officially assumed leadership of the HBCU Philanthropy Symposium, marking a significant transition for the premier gathering of historically Black...
Statues Don’t Pay Stipends: Bethune at 150 and the Cost of Invisible Labor
“Center women’s labor here.” — margin note in Mary McLeod Bethune’s lesson book, ca. 1929 July 10, 2025, marks the 150th birthday of the woman...
Federal Investigation Launched Over Faculty Hiring Practices at George Mason University
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has opened a civil rights investigation into George Mason University following questionable allegations from faculty members that the institution’s...
Courage Should Be in the Job Description
Because nothing says “land of the free” like government-mandated groupthink and curriculum by executive order. That’s the twisted irony of our moment: the same politicians...
Former Library of Congress Chief Carla Hayden Joins Mellon Foundation as Senior Fellow
Dr. Carla Hayden, the groundbreaking former Librarian of Congress who was abruptly fired by President Donald Trump earlier this year, has landed at The Andrew...
Siena Heights University to Close After 105 Years, Citing Financial Challenges
Siena Heights University announced it will permanently close following the 2025-2026 academic year, marking the end of more than a century of Catholic higher education...
Dr. Tyson Brown Named Director of the Samuel DuBois Cook Center on Social Equity at Duke University
Dr. Tyson Brown, professor of sociology and associate professor in medicine at Duke University, has been named director of the Samuel DuBois Cook Center on...
Women Early Career Professionals Face Significant Pay Gap, NACE Study Finds
Women who recently graduated from college earn significantly less than their male counterparts, with female early career professionals making an average of $63,822 compared to...
Leaders of Color Must Grieve, Rise, and Reimagine as DEI Is Dismantled
On January 20, 2021, just moments after making history as the first woman, the first Black person, and the first person of South Asian descent to...
Report: U.S. Faces Annual 712,000 Middle-Skills Credential Shortage
The United States must produce an additional 712,000 certificates and associate’s degrees annually through 2032 to address critical shortages in credentials that lead to high-paying...
Florida Board of Governors Confirms Marva Johnson as FAMU President
In a news release, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) announced that the Florida Board of Governors voted unanimously on June 18 to confirm Marva Johnson...
Report: Faculty Salaries Show Modest Gains but Remain Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
Faculty salaries at U.S. colleges and universities increased for the second consecutive year but still lag significantly behind pre-pandemic levels, according to the American Association...
AASCU Selects 26 Higher Education Leaders for 2025 Millennium Leadership Initiative Cohort
The American Association of State Colleges and Universities has named 26 senior-level higher education professionals to participate in its 2025-2026 Millennium Leadership Initiative, as the...
New President Named for Eastern Shore Community College
Dr. Daryl Minus will become the sixth permanent president of Eastern Shore Community College, effective July 1, the Virginia Community College System announced last Thursday....
Federal Court Orders Reinstatement of Southern Education Foundation Grant After DEI Controversy
The Southern Education Foundation has secured a significant legal victory in its fight against the U.S. Department of Education, with a federal judge ordering the...
University of Florida Trustees Select Dr. Santa Ono as President Amid Conservative Opposition
The University of Florida Board of Trustees voted unanimously Tuesday to select Dr. Santa J. Ono as the university’s 14th president, despite intense scrutiny from...
Philander Smith University Names Dr. Maurice Gipson as 15th President
Philander Smith University’s Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Maurice D. Gipson as the institution’s 15th president and chief executive officer, the university announced Thursday....
Business and Health Professions Lead Faculty Growth as Humanities Decline, CUPA-HR Report Finds
In recent years, higher education institutions have faced increasing pressure to prioritize disciplines with clear career pathways over traditional liberal arts programs, according to a...
FAMU’s Presidential Selection Sparks Controversy Amid Claims of Political Influence
Florida A&M University’s Board of Trustees’ selection of Marva Johnson as the institution’s next president has ignited fierce controversy, with critics arguing the decision represents...
Study Reveals Family Support Critical in Reducing Faculty Anxiety in Academia
A team of researchers has uncovered significant patterns in how familial relationships and academic lineage influence anxiety levels among college and university faculty. The study,...
Scholar-Activist Returns Home: Dr. Kala Burrell-Craft Named Dean of Grambling State’s College of Education
Grambling State University has announced the appointment of Dr. Kala Burrell-Craft as the new Dean of the College of Education, marking a poignant homecoming for...
CSUCI Names Dr. Jessica Lavariega Monforti as New Provost
California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) has appointed Dr. Jessica Lavariega Monforti as its new Provost, the university announced Wednesday. Lavariega Monforti, who has served...
UC Regents Appoint James Milliken as System President
The University of California Board of Regents recently appointed James B. Milliken, current chancellor of the University of Texas system, as the 22nd president of...
University of Michigan President Dr. Santa Ono to Exit After Brief Tenure
University of Michigan President Dr. Santa J. Ono has announced his departure after a remarkably brief three-year tenure, accepting the sole finalist position for the...
Dr. Willie L. Todd Jr. Named 22nd President of Talladega College
Talladega College’s Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Willie L. Todd Jr. as the institution’s 22nd president. Todd, who has served as president and CEO...
Basketball Legend Takes on Leadership Role at Sacramento State
In an unprecedented move bridging professional sports excellence with collegiate athletic development, Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal has accepted a voluntary position as general manager...
Ritu Raju
Ritu Raju has been named the next president of South Central College (SCC) in Minnesota. Her appointment becomes effective July 1, 2025. Raju brings two...
Class of 2025 Faces Tighter Job Market Despite Stable Hiring Plans
Nearly 90% of employers plan to maintain or increase hiring for the Class of 2025 graduates, but overall hiring projections have fallen sharply from earlier...
Shannon B. Lundeen
Shannon B. Lundeen has been named the 25th president of Stephens College, effective June 1. Lundeen currently serves as the Vice President of Programs and...
Fort Lewis College Names First Indigenous Presidential Finalist
In a historic move that signals a significant step toward reconciliation with its past, Fort Lewis College (FLC) has named Dr. Heather J. Shotton as...