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Opinion

Where Is Congress?

Broad structural reform, directed by Congress, is what’s needed to fix America’s colleges, Kyle Beltramini writes.

Cover of the book "Our Contentious Universities" next to the author Neil L. Rudenstine

Former Harvard President Looks Back on Decades of Protests

In a new book that connects the past and present of student activism, Neil Rudenstine explores decades of protests, including his own experiences beginning in 1967.

Rosemont College to Merge With Villanova

Rosemont College will merge with its much larger neighbor, Villanova University, joining two private, Catholic institutions in the Philadelphia area...
Columbia University interim president Katrina Armstrong

Columbia U Interim Leader Steps Down Amid Trump’s Attacks

The federal task force that pulled $400 million from Columbia said the resignation was “an important step toward advancing negotiations” to restore the funding.

Grawemeyer Hall at the University of Louisville.

Louisville President Abruptly Replaced

University of Louisville president Kim Schatzel stepped down on Wednesday and her successor was hired the same day, leaving many unanswered questions about the transition.

Ep. 148: Cuts to the Education Department, an Ultimatum for Columbia and ICE Arrests

The Trump administration hits higher education on multiple fronts through executive orders, threats and demands.

A photo illustration of Sweet Briar's campus and students.

How Sweet Briar College Defied the Odds of Closure

A decade ago, administrators tried to shutter the small women’s college in Virginia, but devoted alumnae fought back and prevailed. Thanks to them, it’s still standing. 

Youngkin Removes Controversial UVA Board Member

Virginia’s Republican governor, Glenn Youngkin, abruptly removed Bert Ellis—one of his own appointees—from the University of Virginia Board of Visitors...