‘Universities on fire’: will campuses cope in a changing world? While environmental crisis has preoccupied academic minds for decades, little has been said about the real-world impact on institutions on the climate front line, argues new book By Tom Williams 8 June
Women rising in top US presidencies Nation’s gender equity improves as Covid creates job openings and an appreciation of more welcoming work environments By Paul Basken 7 June
Epstein’s Bard donations spotlight perils of college fundraising Relationship between disgraced financier and small liberal arts school highlights need for gift-acceptance policies By Josh Moody for Inside Higher Ed 5 June
Universities cannot be bystanders when democracy is imperilled Historically black colleges offer a useful blueprint on how academic administrators can support progressive change, says John Silvanus Wilson Jr By John Silvanus Wilson 4 June
Association of American Universities welcomes six new members Universities celebrate being invited to join elite network of research-intensive institutions By Tom Williams 2 June
Western president weaves threads into powerful tale of sustainability Alan Shepard tells Rosa Ellis how Western University united all of its community behind a comprehensive impact strategy By Rosa Ellis 1 June
Sustainable Development Congress: learn from those on climate frontline, says Halliday Transdisciplinary solutions vital for humanity to overcome challenges it faces, according to founding dean of US’ first climate school By Patrick Jack 1 June
Demand for computer science courses tests US campuses First new college in half century at UC Berkeley reflects a nationwide effort to meet relentless rise in student interest in computing By Paul Basken 1 June
Main graduate school admissions test revised as use drops by half Makers of GRE seek to revamp standardised test after universities raise concerns over diversity and value By Paul Basken 31 May
Texas rows back on tenure changes but DEI ban voted through Faculty groups say ‘we are already seeing staff and faculty leaving the state’ in response to proposed legislation By Scott Jaschik for Inside Higher Ed 30 May
US universities have spare capacity. Let’s use it for overseas students While other nations are reaching saturation point, the US has the scope to derive greater benefit from international education, says Allan Goodman By Allan Goodman 30 May
Phoenix sees tough road to Idaho pairing Once-largest US online university, embracing new public partner after Arkansas rejection, agrees its for-profit sector deserves scrutiny By Paul Basken 25 May