Southern Oregon University is considering job and program cuts as it faces a $12.5 million budget deficit and a legislative mandate to balance its books to unlock emergency funds.
Iowa’s Higher Ed Overhaul Bills Mostly Fizzled. State Regents May Act Instead.
The House launched a wave of controversial legislation earlier this year that never made it through the Senate. But familiar-looking policy proposals emerged from the board overseeing public universities.
While the Texas Tech Board Met, Students Attended a Funeral
Students held a mock funeral for academic freedom Thursday, four weeks after the university system introduced policies that censor women’s and gender studies content.
Low-Income Students More Likely to Submit AI-Generated Admissions Essays
A review of tens of thousands of admissions essays at a selective college show an increase in homogeneous language after AI tools became available in 2022.
Supportive Colleges Lower LGBTQ+ Suicide Risk
New Trevor Project survey finds that while LGBTQ+ young people still experience high levels of anxiety and depression, affirming schools and campuses can lower their risk of suicide.
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