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Leadership & Policy

Leadership Conference Calls for Balance in Civil Rights, Free Speech Protections

The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights is calling on college and university administrations to better balance rejecting hate, bigotry, and discrimination with free speech and assembly protections.

Students

Xavier Cancels UN Ambassador Commencement Address

Amid student antiwar protests, Xavier University of Louisiana has cancelled the United Nations Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s commencement address.

Faculty & Staff

Philley to Become the Next UT Tyler President

Dr. Julie V. Philley has been named president of the University of Texas at Tyler.

Reports & Data

Report Finds Increased Interest in Higher Ed for Career Advancement

A newly released report finds that, despite cost barriers and emotional stress, interest in higher education is up.

Leadership & Policy

Biden-Harris Administration Ramps Up Actions to Counter Antisemitism

The Biden-Harris Administration is taking additional steps in its national strategy to counter antisemitism.

Reports & Data

Study: Black Parents Report Better Outcomes with More Black Teachers at School

A new study finds that Black parents and caregivers report higher college aspirations for their child and fewer school suspensions when there are more Black teachers at their child’s school.

Leadership & Policy

Civil Rights Leaders Declare The Freedom To Learn at Rally in Washington D.C.

The Freedom to Learn (F2L) network and Right to Learn (R2L) coalition plan to host the Second Annual National Day of Action in defense of education, racial justice, and democratic values May 3.

Reports & Data

Report Finds That Affirmative Action Only Led to Incremental Progress

Report finds that minority groups remain underrepresented in selective college enrollment relative to their share of college-age population.

Leadership & Policy

Association Backs Students’ Assembly, Speech Rights

Nearly 20 AAUP members and associated organizations have signed on to the April 29 statement defending free speech, the right of assembly, and associational rights for students.

Leadership & Policy

Cordray to Step Down from Federal Student Aid Post

Richard Cordray is expected to leave his post as chief operating officer of the U.S. Department of Education Office of Federal Student Aid in late June.

Leadership & Policy

UNCF Celebrates 80 Years

United Negro College Fund has helped more than 500,000 students overcome financial barriers to access and complete college.

Institutions

CSU Awards $4.6 Million to Advance Black Student Success

California State University invests in programs to make cultural change that advances Black student success.

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