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Abbi Ross

The Chronicle of Higher Education

Abbi Ross was a reporting intern for The Chronicle with a passion for covering social-justice issues on campus and an interest in first-generation students, as one herself. She is a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, where she studied news and editorial journalism. (Woo Pig!)

Ross previously worked at the Southwest Times Record, in Fort Smith, Ark., where she covered the city and business beats. She previously interned with The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and served as editor in chief of The Arkansas Traveler, the university’s student newspaper.

Stories by This Author

Faculty
By Abbi Ross June 10, 2022
Henderson State University leaders say they made tough choices to balance the budget. But that had a human cost.
Academic Labor
By Abbi Ross May 10, 2022
The monthlong walkout drew strong support from the faculty, but university leaders remain opposed. The students plan to resume labor action, with greater force, this fall.
A College Restructures
By Abbi Ross May 3, 2022
Administrators at Henderson State also plan to cut 25 degree programs following a declaration of financial exigency.
Equity and Diversity
By Abbi Ross April 27, 2022
The university system will waive many costs for in-state students from federally recognized tribes — and a new scholarship announced on Wednesday will cover other Native students.
Leader's Prerogative
By Abbi Ross April 21, 2022
After a professor came to campus and expressed views that many saw as racist, officials at Saint Vincent College have announced a stricter policy for sponsored events.
Work Force
By Abbi Ross April 12, 2022
Indiana University’s graduate students will refuse to teach their classes starting on Wednesday.
Academic Hiring
By Abbi Ross March 30, 2022
A new study examines how human biases and institutional barriers affect the groups responsible for finding diverse candidates for faculty positions.
Academic Labor
By Abbi Ross March 23, 2022
After a years-long standoff over pay and working conditions, the historically Black university reached a deal with a union representing adjunct and non-tenure-track instructors.
Research
By Abbi Ross March 22, 2022
A new study finds a competitive advantage for institutions that make the jump.
Academic Freedom
By Abbi Ross March 16, 2022
The state legislature could soon allow students and staff members to sue the institutions if they feel forced to agree with such concepts.