Policy and Legal Affairs

How one flagship university is changing lives on its campus

The University of Oklahoma has leaned heavily on its five pillars to cement its standing as one of the best employers in the nation.

Hiring faculty? Why these 6 college leaders say equitable policies are key

Before job candidates even arrive for interviews, it is vital to have measures in place to ensure diversity, equity and inclusion.

Howard adjunct faculty ready to strike over unfair pay practices

Several hundred instructors plan to walk out next week if their demands aren’t met by administrators.

Targets of bomb threats, HBCUs can get help, money from federal government

Through Project Serv, colleges and universities can get grants that can make campuses more secure and provide care for students.

Done with COVID? Fed up with ongoing absences, one university is making big changes

In a nod to frustrated faculty, the University of Oregon is giving them more power as pandemic numbers improve.

How shared leadership has worked at 3 universities and how it can help your college

A cross-department embrace of decision-making can boost trust and cohesion on campus while breaking down silos.

With academic freedom under attack, how does the U.S. stack up vs. other nations?

Gag orders and recent tenure cases in two states show that higher education is not immune from free speech issues.

How a state university became a national model for COVID-19 response

Rutgers leaders unveil how they handled the nuances of the pandemic and some of the lessons they learned over the past two years.

House-approved $400 Pell Grant boost is ‘significant’ but falls short of hopes

Higher education advocates are still seeking a doubling of maximum awards, or getting closer to Biden's $2,000 proposal.

State by state, how colleges have benefited from billions in the American Rescue Plan

Even without Build Back Better, institutions are smartly spending funds and getting them in the hands of students.

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