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Some colleges that had been permissive of pro-Palestinian protests begin taking a tougher stance

Police cleared a pro-Palestinian tent encampment at the University of Chicago after administrators who had initially adopted a permissive approach said the protest had crossed a line and caused growing concerns about safety.

US Department of Education announces grant program to boost FAFSA completion

Federal education officials said the new funding will help school districts, nonprofits and other groups put on FAFSA submission clinics and make advisors available outside of regular school hours.

‘Lyfting’ student success: Ride-sharing at Harper puts academics in the fast lane

She’s not alone. According to the nationwide 2021 Trellis Student Financial Wellness Survey, students who don’t get transportation subsidies and can’t access reliable, safe...

Police remove encampment at University of Chicago

Police officers removed the pro-Palestinian protest encampment at the University of Chicago early Tuesday, a move that was sure to be closely watched across...

Facing $15 million deficit, St. Cloud State University to cut faculty, programs

In what has become an almost weekly parade of bad higher education financial news, another university has announced it must cut back dramatically on...

Florida A&M receives record $237 million gift during commencement

Florida A&M University has received a $237.75 million gift from the Issac Batterson 7th Family Trust and Gregory Gerami, the founder and CEO of Batterson Farms...

University provosts have bleak outlook on free expression in higher ed

Last month, Inside Higher Ed released findings from its census of 331 chief academic officers, or provosts, working at public and private institutions across the country. Although...

Students, faculty upset over AI robot ‘Sophia’ giving commencement speech

D'Youville University students don't like the idea that their spring 2024 commencement speech will be delivered by an AI robot "Sophia." Students and faculty even...

Bowling Green State University reports record $121 million scholarship gift

Bowling Green State University announced on Thursday that the Thompson Foundation will expand its support of an existing scholarship program, helping create a fund that may...

Salisbury University and the Maryland Army National Guard forge educational partnership

Salisbury University and the Maryland Army National Guard have joined forces in a landmark partnership aimed at fostering educational opportunities and mutual support. The...

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