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As Michael Lomax Prepares to Step Down, UNCF’s Next Chapter Begins on Solid Ground
When Michael L. Lomax succeeded the legendary Bill Gray at UNCF, he inherited a towering legacy and spent 22 years building one sturdy enough for the next leader to stand on.
August 5, 2026
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A Leak in the Pipeline: Outcomes of Student Mothers in Higher Ed, and How They Can be Better Assisted
For student-mothers, a college degree can change generations, but outdated campus policies still make earning one far harder than it should be.
August 5, 2026
On the Move
Christopher Lance Coleman, Ph.D.
Christopher Lance Coleman, Ph.D.,
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has been appointed dean of the College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences at Howard University.
August 5, 2026
Campus Climate
Judge Rejects Claims That Columbia Mishandled Discipline of Pro-Palestinian Student
A New York court rejected Khymani James’ claims against Columbia, ruling the university did not act arbitrarily in disciplining the student amid campus protest tensions.
August 4, 2026
Institutions
From Community College to the Ivy League, ACC Students Redefine What Transfer Success Looks Like
A cohort of Austin Community College students headed to Yale, Cornell and other top-tier schools is challenging assumptions about what community college can make possible.
August 4, 2026
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California’s Students Deserve Coalition, Not Competition
As California expands “serving” designations in higher education, the real choice is not between communities—but between manufactured scarcity and shared investment in student success.
August 4, 2026
On the Move
Gregory D. Goins, Ph.D.
Gregory D. Goins, Ph.D., has been appointed dean of N.C. A&T’s College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences effective Aug. 17.
August 4, 2026
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If Freedom Is the Promise, Education Must Be the Path
As the nation prepares to mark 250 years of independence, higher education must confront whether its classrooms are truly helping students claim freedom, agency, and belonging.
August 3, 2026
Latest News
Christina Paxson to Step Down Early as Brown President Amid Wave of Ivy League Leadership Shifts
Ending her tenure a year earlier than expected, Brown President Christina Paxson will step down in 2027 following a unanimous contract extension through 2028 granted just 14 months ago.
August 3, 2026
AI
More Than Half of Parents Now Use AI to Research Colleges, Survey Finds
Affordability still tops parent concerns, but career outcomes are reshaping how families judge a college's worth.
August 3, 2026
On the Move
Kofi Campbell, Ph.D.
Kofi Campbell, Ph.D., has been named the next president and vice-chancellor of Algoma University in Ontario, Canada, beginning September 1.
August 3, 2026
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Who Marches for HBCU Bands’ Graduation Success?
As HBCU bands continue to elevate campus culture and public visibility, institutions should more intentionally track and support the academic success of the students behind the sound.
July 31, 2026
Faculty & Staff
Vassar to Pay $5 Million to Settle Women Professors’ Pay Bias Claims
The proposed settlement would compensate roughly 84 women full professors and require the college to conduct annual pay audits over the next three years.
July 31, 2026
Leadership & Policy
Senate HELP Committee Acts to Slow Dismantling of ED
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee voted 13-9 to advance legislation that would block several of the interagency agreements Education Secretary Linda McMahon has used to shift Education Department functions to other federal agencies.
July 31, 2026
On the Move
Bohyun Kim
Bohyun Kim announced as dean of the University of Colorado Libraries effective August 24.
July 31, 2026
AI
The Wild West of Campus AI
As cheating scandals and administrative integration outpace campus guidelines, universities are scrambling to build policies to govern the widespread adoption of AI on campus.
July 30, 2026
Students
For Students Who’ve Been Homeless, Oregon Program Offers a Path to College
The tuition waiver covers costs left after financial aid, giving eligible young people a chance to build more stable futures.
July 30, 2026
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Colleges Must Prepare Students to Be AI Change Agents, Not Just AI-Literate
To help students stand out in an AI-driven labor market, colleges should embed applied AI training across programs and partner more closely with industry.
July 30, 2026
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