Through coffees, phone calls and private flights, at least nine more academics are linked to Jeffrey Epstein in the latest disclosure of documents from the Justice Department.
January Brings Job and Program Cuts
January brought at least 100 layoffs and dozens of program cuts, a step down from a difficult December that saw hundreds of jobs cut due to both sector and institutional pressures.
New Heritage Guidance Shows Tension in Federal Oversight of Higher Ed
Building on the higher ed policies outlined in Project 2025, the new report urges more state involvement in holding colleges and universities accountable.
Reflections on the Value of an AI-Assisted Textbook
When a UCLA professor debuted the custom textbook a year ago, other faculty criticized it as a potential threat to teaching and learning. But the textbook boosted student engagement and freed up instructors’ time, the professor says.
Grad School Completion Lags Despite Growth
New research finds that only 62 percent of Texas graduate students completed their degree within six years. Collecting more systematic national data can help boost that rate.
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AI Tutoring and the Cost of Convenience
Despite its many strengths, AI tutoring is no substitute for relationally rich peer-led tutoring programs.
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An Interim President for Every Institution
What if colleges and universities hired short-term leaders for a year or three to get the really hard stuff done?
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External Letters Done Right: Practical Tips for P&T Candidates, Committees and Reviewers
No party should neglect this important stage in the tenure and promotion process.
Ep. 187: AI, Writing and Student Agency With John Warner
How higher ed can respond to artificial intelligence without losing its institutional values.
Ep. 186: What Does a Student-Centered Data Strategy Look Like?
How higher ed can improve its data practices to better serve students, according to three experts.
How to Turn Vulnerability Into a Teaching Superpower
Authenticity and connection are key to supporting students in the classroom. This means it is important for educators to develop the skills to show up as their whole selves but also understand how to protect their boundaries.
The Value of Arts and Humanities in Higher Education
A vice chancellor–artist and a historian discuss the merits of the arts and humanities and what valuable life lessons and skills can be gained from the study of these disciplines.
