Johnson & Wales University to lay off 91 faculty and staff

“We simply cannot afford to be the size that we once were,” the private nonprofit’s chancellor said in a letter to stakeholders.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 8, 2025

Kansas State professor sues university for alleged transgender bias

A supervisor at the public institution forced a transgender faculty member to drastically cut short his medical leave for a hysterectomy, the lawsuit said.

By Laurel Kalser • May 6, 2025

Harvard faculty group pledges 10% of salary to help university fight Trump

President Donald Trump again threatened the Ivy League institution's tax-exempt status on Friday as the battle between the two escalates.

By Laura Spitalniak • May 2, 2025

Duke University offers buyouts and signals future layoffs as federal cuts hit

Policy changes under the Trump administration could amount to hundreds of millions of dollars in funding losses for the institution.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 1, 2025

‘A complete takeover’: Indiana lawmakers pass last-minute college governance overhaul

A proposed state budget would, in part, create post-tenure reviews at public colleges and give the governor full control of Indiana University's board.

By Laura Spitalniak • April 29, 2025

Federal agency reportedly texts survey to professors asking if they’re Jewish or Israeli

An administrative judge for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission criticized the move as a “complete overreach.”

By Ryan Golden • April 25, 2025

Faculty salaries grow but still lag pre-pandemic era

Amid constrained budgets, real compensation for full-time faculty rose for the second year in a row, per the American Association of University Professors.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 11, 2025

UC San Diego preps budget for up to a $500M hit from federal cuts

Citing “unprecedented conditions,” the university’s chancellor said it was freezing hiring and delaying capital projects.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 4, 2025

Scholar warns of chilling speech in higher ed after NYU canceled her presentation

A prominent physician said university administrators nixed the event over concerns some material might be considered antisemitic and anti-government.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 2, 2025

University of California freezes hiring as it braces for funding cuts

The system cited uncertainty at both the federal and state level, including heavy potential cuts from the National Institutes of Health.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 20, 2025

St. Norbert College to cut over 2 dozen faculty positions and 20 programs

The Catholic institution in Wisconsin is still trying to cut $7 million from its fiscal 2026 budget after previously initiating multiple rounds of layoffs.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 18, 2025

Preparing nursing students to deliver culturally aware health care

At Elon University, Professor Jeanmarie Koonts models compassionate care for nursing students.

By Jeanmarie Koonts • March 17, 2025

Harvard among latest universities to freeze hiring amid federal funding uncertainty

The Ivy League institution’s officials emphasized that the move was temporary and meant to “preserve our financial flexibility.”

By Ben Unglesbee • March 11, 2025

Teaching students to harness the power of data literacy

At Elon University, Dr. Long Xia prepares students to navigate today’s data-driven landscape.

By Dr. Long Xia • March 10, 2025

Liberty University must face former trans worker’s discrimination claim, judge rules

"Religious institutions cannot discriminate on the basis of sex, even if motivated by religion," the judge wrote.

By Emilie Shumway • Feb. 26, 2025

Kentucky lawmakers seek to weaken tenure, restrict DEI

A pair of wide-ranging proposals revived versions of previous bills that failed to gain enough traction in the 2024 legislative session.

By Laura Spitalniak • Feb. 20, 2025

DOL pauses contractor hiring discrimination enforcement after Trump order

The decision is the result of a Jan. 22 executive order that rescinded a half-century-old effort to prohibit discrimination by federal contractors.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 29, 2025

Polarization is battering campuses. Here is how college leaders are fighting back.

College presidents discussed strategies for constructive debate at the American Association of Colleges and Universities′ annual conference.

By Laura Spitalniak • Jan. 27, 2025

Texas A&M University to restrict undergrad enrollment growth following ‘massive’ increases

The public university wants to hold new undergraduate enrollment at its main campus to 15,000 a year so its infrastructure can catch up with recent growth.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 27, 2025

‘Sobering news’: Sonoma State University makes broad cuts to tackle $24M deficit

The California public university plans to reduce staff, faculty and majors, as well as fold its athletics program.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 23, 2025

University of New Orleans turns to furloughs to plug $10M budget hole

Officials at the public institution blamed falling enrollment, rising costs and a culture of nonpayment among students for ongoing financial woes.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 21, 2025

In historic move, SEIU rejoins AFL-CIO

Both unions include chapters representing college workers and graduate students and frequently partner with the American Federation of Teachers.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 13, 2025

One-third of faculty report recent declines in academic freedom, survey finds

The results show an “alarming erosion” of faculty rights, according to the head of the American Association of Colleges and Universities.

By Laura Spitalniak • Jan. 10, 2025

Dartmouth basketball players withdraw labor union bid

The decision may be connected to the incoming Trump administration, which is unlikely to back the athletes’ union petition, one attorney wrote.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 7, 2025

Tuition reimbursement cannot be factored into wage garnishment, DOL says

Workers who receive tuition assistance will not have that employer reimbursement included in their wage garnishment.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 6, 2025