Laden...
DONOR INFLUENCE How Things Fell Apart at the U. of Pennsylvania After the Antisemitism Hearing 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 Higher Ed Brought This on Itself By Richard D. Kahlenberg The university made itself a target by embracing affirmative action. REVERSING COURSE After Feds Warn U. of Virginia It Is Moving Too Slowly, Board Quickly Rescinds Diversity Goal By Katherine Mangan DEI is “pushed into every nook and cranny of life,” a conservative alumni group said.
SPONSOR CONTENT | Southern Methodist University How SMU powers data-driven research and collaboration in Dallas
'DEEP LOSS' This University Hoped Donations Would Save It. They Didn’t. 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 The Trump Administration Did a Mass Cancellation of Student-Visa Records. But Why? 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 Hannah Arendt, Michael Denneny, and the Politics of Protest By Blake Smith The story of a philosopher and her wayward student. RACE ON CAMPUS It’s Going to Be Harder to Accuse Colleges of Systemic Sexism and Racism By Fernanda Zamudio-Suarez Plus, the NIH tells colleges to cut DEI if they want research funding. THE EDGE Why Disruption in Washington Is Spooking Ed-Tech Investors 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 International Officers in the Hot Seat 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 Creating a Culture of Cybersecurity Among Researchers 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 Expanding Opportunities in the Hard Sciences 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.
Webinar Series: The Latest on Trump and Higher Ed Don’t miss our free May 8 webinar breaking down the latest developments in the Trump administration's higher-ed agenda. Sign up today to attend the discussion with Sarah Brown, The Chronicle’s news editor, and Rick Seltzer, author of the subscriber-only Daily Briefing newsletter. Register here.
The Great Read ARCHIVE Penn Demoted Her. Then She Won the Nobel Prize. By Megan Zahneis On Katalin Karikó's triumphant vindication.
From the Chronicle Store Building a Thriving Humanities Program The gloomy news about the humanities is no secret. What’s less well known is the success some colleges have had in wooing students to the field. Order this report for insights on building robust humanities programs.
From Chronicle CareersJob Opportunities Search thousands of faculty, administrative, and executive job openings and upload your resume to be searchable by employers!Program Director, Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program - $15,000 SIGN-ON BONUS Chamberlain University Assistant Dean for Pre-Clerkship Curriculum School of Medicine
Career Resources Chronicle Careers provides insights, tools, and advice to help you in career development, job seeking, and hiring, plus read this month's article collection!
Featured Employers
Read Our Other Newsletters Latitudes | Race on Campus | The Review | Teaching | Your Career | Weekly Briefing | The Edge
Newsletter Feedback Please let us know what you thought of today's newsletter in this three-question survey.
This newsletter was sent to [email protected]. |
Laden...
Laden...
