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Wilberforce Faces Wrongful Death Suit After Student Dies Following Alleged Hazing
The parents of 18-year-old Savanna Jones allege Wilberforce University failed to enforce its own anti-hazing and alcohol policies before a dorm-room drinking initiation turned fatal.
July 6, 2026
On the Move
Tammy Webster
Tammy Webster has been named dean of the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) College of Allied Health Professions.
July 6, 2026
On the Move
Dr. Rosemarie Allen
Dr. Rosemarie Allen has been named dean of the School of Education at Metropolitan State University of Denver.
July 6, 2026
Views
The AI divide is the new literacy test and HBCUs are leading the solution
From Howard to Virginia State, HBCUs are leaning into AI education to close equity gaps and prepare a diverse pipeline of tech-ready leaders.
July 6, 2026
Views
“Intellectual diversity” is Code for a “Conservative Quota”
What sounds like a call for open debate, may really be a political strategy to force conservative ideology into higher education under the banner of fairness.
July 2, 2026
Institutions
The Three-Year Degree Debate
As colleges experiment with faster, cheaper bachelor’s degrees, critics warn that reduced-credit programs may leave working-class students with a diminished version of higher education.
July 2, 2026
Students
More Seniors Complete FAFSA as Aid Access Improves
FAFSA completions for the class of 2026 are up 9.6 percent over last year, signaling progress after recent efforts to simplify the form and broaden access to federal grants.
July 2, 2026
On the Move
Traevena Byrd, J.D.
Traevena Byrd, J.D., was named vice president and general counsel at George Washington University.
July 2, 2026
From the Magazine
Research Growth, Student Success and Representation Define Julie Chen’s Tenure
UMass Lowell Chancellor Dr. Julie Chen is leveraging her historic leadership and a trailblazing career-connected network to drive unprecedented student success and transform the city's economic future.
July 1, 2026
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Stop Blaming Students: Community Colleges Must Rethink Student Success
Community colleges must stop blaming students and start redesigning support for success.
July 1, 2026
On the Move
Dawn Meza Soufleris, Ph.D.
Dawn Meza Soufleris, Ph.D., has been named the eighth president of SUNY Brockport.
July 1, 2026
Faculty & Staff
Community Colleges Lean on Adjuncts While California Courts Force a Reckoning
California courts are challenging the long-standing adjunct faculty model, raising urgent questions about unpaid labor, student success, and the true cost of community college instruction.
June 30, 2026
Sports
Supreme Court Clears State Bans on Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports
The decision upholds laws limiting participation in women’s and girls’ sports, drawing praise from supporters and sharp criticism from civil rights advocates.
June 30, 2026
Views
The Scarlet Letter of Higher Education: How Academic Records Limit Second Chances
For returning students, the hardest part of coming back to college may not be the coursework, but convincing institutions they are more than their past academic records.
June 30, 2026
On the Move
Dr. Rodney D. Smith
Rodney D. Smith has been appointed senior vice president and chief administrative officer at Texas Southern University.
June 30, 2026
Views
Forever True Innovation is the Heart of Iowa State’s Legacy
President Emerita Wendy Wintersteen retired from Iowa State University on January 2 as the first woman president, ending a 46-year career that she says is dear to her heart.
June 29, 2026
Opinion
How Higher-Education Leaders Can Help Close the Trust Gap
As families question the cost and purpose of college, higher education leaders have an opportunity—and an obligation—to rebuild trust through transparency, accountability, and measurable student outcomes.
June 29, 2026
Institutions
New Workforce Pell Grants Will Help Pay for Short-Term Job Training
The new grant option could provide up to thousands of dollars for approved career programs, but states face pressure to ensure only high-quality programs receive funding.
June 29, 2026
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