Women now outpace men in college completion rates, a reversal that has quietly reshaped the landscape of American higher education. According to a 2024 Pew Research Center analysis of U.S. Census data,…
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States that anchor the nation’s research enterprises are moving to blunt the impact of the Trump administration’s freezes and proposed cuts to federal science funding—testing how far states need to go to…
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Across colleges and universities, faculty are increasingly harnessing generative AI tools—most prominently large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT-4 (OpenAI)—to accelerate key phases of scholarship: literature reviews, data handling, hypothesis generation, and…
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Across the nation, universities are introducing new research incubators that blend faculty innovation, student engagement, and real-world problem-solving. From William & Mary’s (W&M) interdisciplinary model for applied scholarship to the University of…
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Maryland’s push to cement its reputation as the nation’s “Capital of Quantum” recently took a major step forward with the announcement that Microsoft will open a quantum research center at the University…
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When President Trump signed his Restoring Freedom of Speech and Ending Federal Censorship executive order on January 20, 2025, the White House framed it as an effort to protect Americans’ constitutional rights…
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As many U.S. colleges struggle with enrollment declines and shifting demographics, a growing number of religious institutions are moving in the opposite direction—and doing so by doubling down on faith. From Kentucky…
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As more young adults identify as religiously unaffiliated, faith-based colleges are rethinking how to connect with students who grew up with little or no religious identity. The challenge is staying true to…
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The American Council on Education (ACE) has steadily expanded its efforts to spotlight underrepresented corners of higher education, and one of its newest initiatives—the ACE Commission on Faith-Based Colleges and Universities—is taking…
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Inside the Viewfinder® Dashboards Higher education leaders now have an unprecedented view into how students, faculty, and staff experience campus life across the United States. The Viewfinder® National Campus Climate Dashboards (NCCDs),…
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Amid budget constraints and political headwinds, many colleges are trying new ways to sustain employee morale and retention: employee-led communities with institutional backup. From formal employee resource groups (ERGs) to grassroots affinity…
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Why Boards Are Reimagining Leadership Transitions Turnover in higher education’s top ranks is accelerating, and campuses are feeling the effects. Deloitte’s 2025 Higher Education Trends report notes that leadership roles have experienced…
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North America is not alone in its mental health crisis. From Europe to Asia to Africa, too many communities lack access to counselors, therapists, and psychologists—and the ripple effects strain public systems…
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Across the globe, colleges and universities are reconfiguring themselves through mergers, accountability frameworks, performance metrics, and new governance models. But in the rush to modernize, leaders may overlook a quieter shift that…
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Artificial Intelligence Integration AI is transforming nearly every part of higher education, from admissions and advising to curriculum design and research. Institutions must develop clear policies on ethical use, data privacy, and…
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Miami University and Cleveland Clinic are expanding their collaboration with the naming of the Cleveland Clinic Health Sciences and Wellness facility in Oxford, Ohio, underscoring a growing alliance that links advanced health…
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A new national initiative is reshaping how community colleges structure their academic calendars to better serve today’s students. Achieving the Dream (ATD), a nonprofit network focused on advancing community college student success,…
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