Former Justice Department lawyers say investigations into Brown and Columbia over alleged antisemitism were politically motivated. But it’s unclear whether federal officials will investigate the whistleblowers’ letter.
Although the university says no data was compromised, experts say the disruption still has consequences.
By Kathryn Palmer
20 August
The Education Department is giving the more than 1,900 colleges missing some or all Financial Value Transparency data one last chance. Noncompliance could bring consequences.
By Jessica Blake
19 August
A new analysis of thousands of NSF and NIH grant applications—including some confidential rejected submissions—illuminates new patterns in generative AI’s relationship with federally funded research.
By Kathryn Palmer
18 August
Students from all political parties reported higher approval of campus-led policies, compared to state and federal policies, according to data from Gallup and Lumina Foundation.
As university leaders announce plans to consult faculty on how to respond to the education secretary’s questions, two groups call for unity and resistance.
Inside Higher Ed spoke with legal experts, scholars and PR specialists about what colleges need to consider in responses to the administration’s latest attempt to reform higher ed.
By Jessica Blake
10 August
From helping stopped-out students return to creating faster routes to graduate school, HBCUs are removing barriers at every stage of college.
By Joshua Bay
7 August
Multiple campuses laid off employees last month to plug budget gaps created by the loss of federal research funds, declining enrollment, shrinking state support and more.
