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USF students continue hunger strike, university not budging

Students at the University of South Florida are 12 days into a hunger strike and it is taking its toll. The students are demanding the...

Bill that would have prohibited DEI programs, staff positions on college campuses fails to pass Ky. Senate

A bill that would determine the state of diversity, equity and inclusion on college campuses in Kentucky has been dropped. The bill would have prohibited...

Four-year low in early acceptance applications at Harvard University

There is a noticeable dip in students applying for early acceptance at Harvard University. The volume of early applications for the Ivy League school fell...

‘Completely devastated’: Oak Point University abruptly closing

Oak Point University announced internally Wednesday its closing at end of the semester in three weeks — leaving employees without a job and students...

Tennessee politicians strip historically Black university of its board

Trustees of Tennessee’s only publicly funded historically Black university were removed Thursday under legislation signed into law by Republican Gov. Bill Lee. Black lawmakers...

Improving Faculty Well-Being: A 3-Level Strategy to Reduce Burnout and Increase Retention

Date & Time: Tuesday, May 14th at 2 pm ET

In this 20-minute UB Ed Talk, two experts in faculty success, well-being, and retention will outline a practical 3-level strategy for institutional leaders at any level to create a more supportive environment for all faculty members.  

***All attendees will be provided with the results of the NCFDD’s annual faculty development survey.  

Vanderbilt faces backlash after pulling Israel-divestment vote from student ballot

Vanderbilt University students protests began Tuesday after an amendment to the Vanderbilt Student Government Constitution, which would prevent student government funds from going to...

Colleges competing for Birmingham-Southern students: Speedy transfers, $5,000 scholarship offered

The race is on for schools to acquire students from Birmingham-Southern College after the small liberal arts school announced Tuesday it will close May 31. Among...

UK looks to change role of faculty senate. Employees worry it will take away authority

The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees approved a resolution Friday that could result in changes to how the university senate operates. It’s a move...

DEI lives to fight another day at the University of Wyoming

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon's flurry of vetoes last weekend included something unexpected: a line-item veto that allowed the legislature's decision to axe $1.7 million...

Florida State faculty union accuses university of ‘unfair labor practices’

Florida State University’s faculty union last year filed a charge with the state against the FSU Board of Trustees for ‘unfair labor practices’ related to post-tenure faculty review. A measure...

Birmingham-Southern College closing May 31 as loan bill fails to gain support: ‘This is a tragic day’

After a long fight for a loan from the Alabama legislature, Birmingham-Southern College announced Tuesday that it will close its doors on May 31. Rep....

Right-Sizing and Democratizing Access: Strategic No-Code Tool Selection and Deployment in Higher Education

Date & Time: Wednesday, May 1st at 2 pm ET

This session will share insights from the University of Connecticut's experience in choosing tools that meet wide-ranging departmental needs while promoting an open-access policy to spur innovation and lessen the demand on support services. We'll dive into three critical strategies for a successful rollout: effective sizing, broadening access, and ensuring these efforts complement central IT’s objectives.  

The New Role of AI in Higher Ed Cybersecurity

Date & Time: Thursday, May 2nd at 2 pm ET

Attend this UB webinar with two experts who have decades of experience as cyberthreat experts at the U.S. Cyber Command, FBI, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army Reserve, and the Department of Defense to learn more about the evolving threat landscape targeting higher ed, how AI will change cybersecurity, and the importance of developing AI-specific policies and protocols at institutions today to prepare for the future.

The cost of college tuition in Utah is going up

The Utah Board of Higher Education approved an average 3.3% percent college tuition increase, that will go into effect for the 2024/2025 school year. This...