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Students
At HBCUs, More Black Men Are Choosing College and Finding New Support
A growing number of Black men are entering some HBCUs, prompting renewed attention to what it takes to help them finish.
September 28, 2026
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For Black Men at HBCUs, Momentum Must Start Before Move-In Day
A new academic year is more than the beginning of classes; it is the beginning of possibility. It is an opportunity to recommit ourselves to developing the talent, leadership, and innovation that our nation needs.
September 28, 2026
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On the Move
Bridgett Golman
Bridgett Golman has been named interim vice president of student affairs and dean of students at Tennessee State University, a historically Black university in Nashville.
September 28, 2026
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Institutions
Federal Moves Put Higher Ed’s Money and Gatekeepers Under Scrutiny
From greater discretion over multiyear grants to tightening grip over accrediting bodies, recent U.S. Education Department proposals signal a major shift toward centralized oversight.
September 27, 2026
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Leadership & Policy
New House Bill Would Let Campus Free-Speech Plaintiffs Recover Legal Fees Without a Final Judgment
A new civil rights fee bill would reward plaintiffs whose lawsuits prompt colleges to drop contested speech policies, even without a final court judgment.
September 27, 2026
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Universities Must Still Be Places Where Important Conversations Happen
When students are given access to important conversations with leaders, they gain more than exposure, they gain the confidence to listen, question, and lead.
September 25, 2026
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On the Move
Narketta Sparkman-Key, Ph.D.
Narketta Sparkman-Key, Ph.D., is the vice provost for Faculty Affairs and a tenured full professor in the Department of Education at Spelman College.
September 25, 2026
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Felisa Higgins, Ph.D.
Felisa Higgins, Ph.D., has been appointed associate vice provost and dean of the John Martinson Honors College at Purdue University in Indiana.
September 25, 2026
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Students
Most Indiana School Vouchers Now Go to Families Earning Over $100,000
As the state expands voucher access to all students, new state data show the program’s income-based awards shifting increasingly toward higher-earning families.
September 24, 2026
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Institutions
HBCUs to Receive $174 Million Federal Investment Amid MSI Funding Shift
More than $235 million will go to HBCUs and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities after the department canceled other MSI grant funding it deemed discriminatory.
September 24, 2026
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Investing in Influence: Building a Government Affairs Capacity at HBCUs
For HBCUs seeking resources, visibility, and long-term influence, a strong government affairs presence can help turn institutional impact into legislative support.
September 24, 2026
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Institutions
Normandale Community College Makes Way For Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
A new inclusive education program at Normandale Community College is opening college pathways for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities while reimagining what access, employment preparation, and campus community can look like.
September 23, 2026
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Faculty & Staff
New USAO Policies Put Small-Class Model Under Pressure
Faculty and students say recent changes to course approval and compensation could weaken the public liberal arts college’s hallmark small-class experience.
September 23, 2026
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Institutions
UT Austin Eliminates Four Ethnic and Gender Studies Majors
The university will stop enrolling new students in several race- and gender-focused programs, a move faculty say reflects growing political pressure on higher education.
September 23, 2026
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On the Move
Donna Stoddard
Donna Stoddard has been appointed dean of the faculty at Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
September 23, 2026
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Leadership & Policy
ED Moves to Loosen Accreditor Rules — And Loses Two Quiet Guardrails Along the Way
A sweeping Education Department proposal would open the door to new accreditors and looser review models, but the tradeoffs for institutional oversight and educational quality remain uncertain.
September 22, 2026
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Faculty & Staff
Wake Tech Uses 21 AI Agents to Handle Enrollment Growth Without Layoffs
Wake Tech says its AI assistants have helped manage rapid growth, but decisions involving empathy, exceptions and student well-being remain in human hands.
September 22, 2026
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On the Move
Dr. Jennifer L. Brown
Dr. Jennifer L. Brown has been selected to serve as interim chancellor of Montana State University-Northern.
September 22, 2026
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