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You Say ‘Elite.’ The Public Hears ‘Elitist.’

You Say ‘Elite.’ The Public Hears ‘Elitist.’ Doug Lederman Tue, 02/17/2026 - 03:00 AM Higher education’s standard-bearers—the wealthiest, most selective colleges and universities—refer to themselves as if they're better than everyone else. That isn’t good for them or for higher education. Byline(s) Doug Lederman from Inside Higher Ed https://ift.tt/gMF5xK6 via IFTTT
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That’s Nuts!

That’s Nuts! johnw@mcsweeneys.net Fri, 02/13/2026 - 03:00 AM If there’s going to be a future for higher education, we can’t lose sight of how bonkers the present is. Byline(s) John Warner from Inside Higher Ed https://ift.tt/PF9VLq4 via IFTTT

Jay-Z, Kamala Harris and Professors of Color Aren’t DEI Hires

Jay-Z, Kamala Harris and Professors of Color Aren’t DEI Hires Sara Brady Thu, 02/12/2026 - 03:00 AM There is no such thing as a DEI hire in U.S. higher education or any other industry. It is a racist notion. Byline(s) Shaun Harper from Inside Higher Ed https://ift.tt/ajOiXy2 via IFTTT

U.K. Universities Decline New Elsevier Deal

U.K. Universities Decline New Elsevier Deal Susan H. Greenberg Fri, 02/06/2026 - 03:00 AM Sheffield, Lancaster and Surrey join Essex, Kent and Sussex in walking away from a proposed three-year deal with world’s largest academic publisher. Byline(s) Jack Grove for Times Higher Education from Inside Higher Ed https://ift.tt/vEDiBPQ via IFTTT

Education Dept. Tells Universities Not to Use Student Voting Data

Education Dept. Tells Universities Not to Use Student Voting Data Ryan Quinn Thu, 02/05/2026 - 06:53 PM The department announced Thursday it’s investigating Tufts University and the National Student Clearinghouse over alleged student privacy violations in the National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement. Byline(s) Ryan Quinn from Inside Higher Ed https://ift.tt/xfYN5qe via IFTTT

What’s “The Score” in Academia?

What’s “The Score” in Academia? johnw@mcsweeneys.net Wed, 02/04/2026 - 03:00 AM An interesting new book sheds light on why I needed to quit Wordle and the challenges facing higher education. Byline(s) John Warner from Inside Higher Ed https://ift.tt/k0bWVL1 via IFTTT

Beyond the Press Release: Empowering Faculty Voices

Beyond the Press Release: Empowering Faculty Voices Kristine Maloney Tue, 02/03/2026 - 03:00 AM How higher education communicators should help faculty build durable, direct channels to reach audiences that matter. Byline(s) Kevin Anselmo from Inside Higher Ed https://ift.tt/C3ETWpV via IFTTT