2 more University of Wisconsin campuses weigh layoffs and furloughs

UW-Parkside and UW-Platteville warned employees Monday of possible cost-cutting measures as the system faces budget woes and enrollment declines.

By Laura Spitalniak • Aug. 23, 2023

University of Michigan offers striking graduate employees ‘last, best and final’ deal

The graduate student union could ratify the proposal as early as this week.

By Laura Spitalniak • Aug. 21, 2023

Climate group calls on colleges to cut ties with fossil fuel lobbyists

In 2022, more than 150 higher education institutions employed lobbyists who also worked for these companies, F Minus found.

By Lilah Burke • July 7, 2023

Skidmore College free to fire manager after bias complaint revealed performance problems, appeals court rules

The employer discovered performance problems during an investigation into her own bias complaint, the 2nd Circuit said.

By Laurel Kalser • July 6, 2023

Teacher retirement fund TIAA hit by MOVEit breach

The financial services firm serves over 5 million clients across the world in academic, government and other nonprofit fields.

By Roger Riddell • June 30, 2023

‘Unrelenting demands and stressors’: College leaders discuss mental health in academia

Johns Hopkins University held its workplace well-being summit Tuesday, focusing on graduate students and faculty.

By Laura Spitalniak • June 28, 2023

West Virginia University cuts $7M in staff amid budget crunch

The public flagship’s governing board also raised tuition by 3%, part of a strategy to correct an estimated $45 million deficit.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 26, 2023