Articles about Higher Education
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Texas Am Ends Women’s Studies and Overhauls Hundreds of Classes on Race and Gender
Texas A&M University has made a significant decision regarding its academic programs, eliminating the Women's Studies program and overhauling hundreds of classes that focus on race and gender. The decision has sparked controversy among students and faculty, with some expressing concerns about the im...
Columbia Selects University of Wisconsin Chancellor as Its President
Columbia University, a prestigious Ivy League institution, has selected Dr. Mandë Holford as its next president. Dr. Holford, who has served as the Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Madison since 2020, will be the first black woman to lead Columbia. Her appointment marks a significant milest...
Virginia’s New Governor Moves Swiftly to Overhaul State University Boards
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has been making headlines in recent weeks with his rapid-fire efforts to overhaul the state's university boards. The governor, a Republican who took office in January, has been pushing for changes that would increase transparency and accountability at the state's pub...
Young People Reevaluate College Value as Universities Adapt
In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift in the way young people view higher education. Once seen as a necessary step towards a successful career, a college degree is no longer considered a guarantee of prosperity. A survey conducted by the Pew Research Center found that 54% of adults aged...
Fired Ohio University Coach Brian Smith’s Lawyer Cites Student Dating Policy in Wild Defense
Ohio University's decision to fire men's soccer coach Brian Smith has left many in the community stunned, with some questioning the university's reasoning behind the move. Smith's lawyer, however, has come forward with a surprising defense, suggesting that the coach's termination was linked to the u...
Texas Am System Approves Policy to Restrict Faculty from Advocating “race and Gender Ideology”
On Tuesday, the Texas A&M University System's Board of Regents voted to approve a new policy that restricts faculty members from promoting or supporting "race and gender ideology" in their classes or on campus. The policy, which was proposed by the university's leadership, aims to promote a "diverse...