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President Moves: Cornell leader steps down as hiring ramps up

Matt Zalaznick | May 16, 2024

Cornell President Martha E. Pollack has announced she will retire on June 30 after leading the New York university for seven years. Pollack's departure marks the third Ivy League leader to step down amid political turbulence in recent months.

Commencement season is being ruffled by student protests. Which campuses are affected?

Alcino Donadel | May 06, 2024

From disinvited speakers to canceled commencement ceremonies, here are some of the latest clashes from the past weekend, as well as a forecast of turbulence to come.

4 trends in STEM building design that deliver a competitive edge

Chris Voelheim | May 01, 2024

Despite contending with tight budgets, many institutions are getting creative in their approach to interjecting campuses with impactful learning spaces.

The 20 'new Ivies' emerging as higher ed's next darlings

Alcino Donadel | April 30, 2024

Employers are souring on Ivy League and Ivy-Plus institutions and have elected the next banner of institutions producing the highest-performing professionals, according to a new breakdown from Forbes.

The divestment problem: Colleges now face a financial bind

Alcino Donadel | April 22, 2024

Calls for divestment in Israel are fueling protests nationwide, but institutions' commitment to financial security is creating an uncomfortable ethical quandary.

Which institutions have the highest number of reported campus crimes?

Alcino Donadel | April 19, 2024

Twenty-seven institutions from 16 states reported 145 or more campus crimes in 2022, according to a new report compiled from U.S. Department of Education data.

Colleges warn student demonstrators: Enough

April 19, 2024

After years of tolerating unruly protests, some schools are starting to suspend and expel students, raising questions about where they should draw the line. The 100-year-old annual honors convocation at the University of Michigan is typically a decorous affair, with a pipe organ accompanying golf-clap applause. This year’s event was anything but. Protesters rose from […]

Ex-Calvin University President sues school claiming forced resignation, discrimination

April 15, 2024

Former Calvin University President Wiebe Boer has filed a federal lawsuit in the Western District of Michigan U.S. District Court. In the lawsuit, Boer claims his former employer rushed him to resign, didn’t allow him proper legal protections, unduly harmed his reputation and even racially discriminated against his wife, Joanna Boer, who is Black. Boer […]

AI at HBCUs: The next digital divide or a great reset?

Alcino Donadel | March 21, 2024

South Carolina State University is pledging to become a leader in AI among HBCUs. However, "broadband deserts" and insufficient funding threaten to undermine its mission.

How colleges, universities can ensure the success of their Latinx students

Alcino Donadel | March 17, 2024

Whether it be introducing bilingual degree programs or scoping out medical professions sorely in need of a diverse workforce, these two institutions are leveraging the uptick in Latinx population growth to boost their brand.

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