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Students
Study Finds Stark Regional Gaps in College Access for Low-Income Students
Research identifies just 91 'Equity Engine' colleges nationwide; 24 states have none.
August 27, 2025
On the Move
Emmanuel Lalande
Emmanuel Lalande has been named Senior Vice President of Enrollment Strategy and Student Success at Columbia College Chicago.
August 27, 2025
Opinion
DEI was the Compromise, Not the Solution
DEI was created as the compromise, a palatable option. One that checked some of the boxes, while not transforming the institution wholly. DEI was never intended to be the radical resolution student activists fought for.
August 27, 2025
Faculty & Staff
Student Affairs Staff Face Widespread Racism, Survey Finds
The report, released by the USC Race and Equity Center, analyzed responses from 1,992 student affairs professionals at 73 colleges and universities who participated in the National Assessment of Collegiate Campus Climates Staff Survey between 2021-2023.
August 27, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Texas A&M Doctoral Student Remains in ICE Detention as Immigration Crackdown Spreads Fear Across Campuses
Tae Heung "Will" Kim's case highlights broader threats to international students under current administration policies.
August 26, 2025
Demographics
Gen Z Adults Show Declining Wellbeing as Students Thrive, New Survey Reveals
Study highlights concerning disparities that could impact college enrollment and success.
August 26, 2025
Institutions
Wave of False Active Shooter Reports Disrupts First Days of Classes at Multiple Universities
The incidents represent more than mere pranks, creating trauma for campus communities already operating under heightened security awareness.
August 26, 2025
On the Move
Jelani M. Favors
Jelani M. Favors has been named Vice President of the Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute at UNCF.
August 26, 2025
Faculty & Staff
Former CSU Chancellor Dr. Joseph Castro Dies at 58
The first person of color to lead California State University system succumbed to cancer after groundbreaking career in higher education.
August 26, 2025
Leadership & Policy
George Mason University President Refuses Federal Demand for Civil Rights Apology
An apology, the letter contends, would constitute an admission of unlawful conduct, potentially exposing the university and its board to legal liability "for conduct that did not occur under the Board's watch."
August 26, 2025
On the Move
Todd Galitz
Todd Galitz has been named vice chancellor for university advancement at the City University of New York.
August 25, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Education Department to Restore Civil Rights Staff Following Court Order
The reinstatement comes amid ongoing litigation challenging the administration's decision to eliminate 1,300 positions across the Education Department, including the closure of seven of OCR's 12 regional offices.
August 25, 2025
Opinion
Celebrating 135 Years of the Second Morrill Act: The Enduring Legacy of the 1890 Universities
The 1890 universities have far exceeded the modest vision of their origins, becoming leaders in all areas of academia: research, teaching, and community engagement.
August 25, 2025
African-American
Sharpton Calls for March on Wall Street, Warns of 'Giants' in Fiery Howard University Sermon
The civil rights leader announced that thousands of demonstrators will converge on New York's financial district for a March on Wall Street.
August 24, 2025
On the Move
Michael Stedelin
Michael Stedelin has been named assistant vice president for research strategic planning and solution development at Penn State University.
August 22, 2025
Institutions
Federal Agency Claims that George Mason University Violated Civil Rights Law Through DEI Policies
The finding concluded that GMU violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, and national origin in federally funded education programs.
August 22, 2025
From the Magazine
Black Women’s Leadership in Higher Education: The Remaking of Academic Power
In the storied halls of higher education, Black women who ascend to the presidency do so while carrying the weight of history, community, and the unspoken expectation that we will be both miracle workers and scapegoats.
August 22, 2025
Leadership & Policy
ASALH Condemns White House Directive to Review Smithsonian Museums, Calls for Resistance
The controversy highlights ongoing tensions over how American history is taught and presented in educational and cultural institutions, with particular focus on narratives involving slavery, civil rights, and systemic racism.
August 22, 2025
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