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Higher Ed Must Change, but There’s Little Agreement on How

Higher Ed Must Change, but There’s Little Agreement on How jessica.blake@… Fri, 02/27/2026 - 05:02 PM The top higher ed official, Nicholas Kent, flaunted the speed and breadth of the administration’s higher ed reforms in a room full of skeptical sector leaders. Byline(s) Jessica Blake from Inside Higher Ed https://ift.tt/3s1iCzK via IFTTT

The Case for Centers for Teaching and Learning

The Case for Centers for Teaching and Learning Elizabeth Redden Fri, 02/27/2026 - 03:00 AM The work of CTLs is central to higher education. Byline(s) Mary C. Wright from Inside Higher Ed https://ift.tt/0NmIkGa via IFTTT

Congress Gave MSIs Funding, but Uncertainty Looms

Congress Gave MSIs Funding, but Uncertainty Looms Sara Weissman Wed, 02/25/2026 - 03:00 AM Congress appropriated hundreds of millions of dollars for minority-serving institutions, but after the Trump administration axed the grants last year, colleges and universities are making backup plans. Byline(s) Sara Weissman from Inside Higher Ed https://ift.tt/fH0qjik via IFTTT

The Problem With Transactional People in Higher Education (and Everywhere)

The Problem With Transactional People in Higher Education (and Everywhere) kjohnsonbowles… Tue, 02/24/2026 - 03:00 AM Corporatization of education attracts transactional people, in direct opposition to many in the sector who believe education serves the public good. Byline(s) Kathy Johnson Bowles from Inside Higher Ed https://ift.tt/tTHiJD5 via IFTTT

Florida Hands Down Sociology Curriculum to State Colleges

Florida Hands Down Sociology Curriculum to State Colleges Emma Whitford Fri, 02/20/2026 - 04:27 PM The sociology curriculum is likely just the state’s first foray into course development; the Florida Department of Education is already working on a similar framework for American history classes. Byline(s) Emma Whitford from Inside Higher Ed https://ift.tt/oLhHvsg via IFTTT

The National Campaign to Change America's Mind About Higher Ed

The National Campaign to Change America's Mind About Higher Ed Katherine Knott Fri, 02/20/2026 - 03:00 AM Targeted at adults over the age of 35, the project wants to improve public opinion about the benefits higher ed brings to the lives of all Americans. Byline(s) Katherine Knott from Inside Higher Ed https://ift.tt/oSEZQAd via IFTTT

The Mathematician Lifting the Lid on Trump’s ‘Attacks’

The Mathematician Lifting the Lid on Trump’s ‘Attacks’ Susan H. Greenberg Thu, 02/19/2026 - 03:00 AM The scientist behind the Trump Action Tracker uses skills in data collection to look for patterns in the president’s seemingly “scattergun” approach. Byline(s) Patrick Jack for Times Higher Education from Inside Higher Ed https://ift.tt/Pm2kfry via IFTTT

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

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

Federal Government Shuts Down, Again. Here’s What to Know.

Federal Government Shuts Down, Again. Here’s What to Know. Katherine Knott Mon, 02/02/2026 - 03:00 AM The government shutdown should be brief, and higher ed advocates see a number of wins in the legislation to fund the Education Department and other agencies. Byline(s) Katherine Knott from Inside Higher Ed https://ift.tt/sMabg9e via IFTTT