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DONOR INFLUENCE By Francie Diep  A new book by the former chair of Penn’s Board of Trustees offers an inside look at the drama and big-donor influence that led to his resignation and that of the university’s president.
THE REVIEW | ESSAY By Richard D. Kahlenberg  The university made itself a target by embracing affirmative action. REVERSING COURSE By Katherine Mangan  DEI is “pushed into every nook and cranny of life,” a conservative alumni group said.
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'DEEP LOSS' By Alissa Gary  The 180-year-old Limestone University is shutting down. “This is the first closure of this magnitude in our state,” said South Carolina’s higher-education commission. LATITUDES By Karin Fischer  Officials are reinstating students’ legal status but said they are working on a new system for scrutinizing international students and scholars. THE REVIEW | ESSAY By Blake Smith  The story of a philosopher and her wayward student. RACE ON CAMPUS By Fernanda Zamudio-Suarez  Plus, the NIH tells colleges to cut DEI if they want research funding. THE EDGE By Scott Carlson  They’re wary because they can’t price risk. NEWLY UPDATED By Chronicle Staff  We’ve updated the tracker with new information in Idaho, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, West Virginia, and the U.S. Congress.
Upcoming Professional Development Program  In today’s higher-ed landscape, where seismic disruptions to the status quo and external pressures are constant, trust between colleagues across campus is at an all-time low. To help staff manage these challenges and adapt to shifts, we're hosting a two-week virtual institute that will empower leaders to work more effectively to navigate the turbulence with collaboration, clarity, and resilience. Learn more and register.
Virtual Events: Tune In Live INTERNATIONAL  UPCOMING: May 7, 2025 | 2 p.m. ET After facing pressure to help fill seats with international students to bolster institutions’ bottom lines, enrollment officers are now wondering if international students will want to study in the United States. Hear the conversation in this virtual forum.With Support From Keystone Education Group. Register here. TECHNOLOGY  UPCOMING: May 13, 2025 | 2 p.m. ET Join us for a virtual forum where experts in cybersecurity will share how scholars can keep their research secure. With Support From Wiz. Register now. SCIENCE IN HIGHER ED  UPCOMING: May 14, 2025 | 2 p.m. ET Online students often miss out on a critical element of science education: lab experience. In this virtual forum, faculty and instructional designers explore effective ways to bring hands-on learning to all students. With Support From Carolina Biological Supply. Register Now.
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The Great Read ARCHIVE By Megan Zahneis  On Katalin Karikó's triumphant vindication.
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