Oct. 4, 2024
The Chronicle of Higher EducationVolume 71, Issue 3Cover Story
Political Football
Neither political party is happy. They just diagnose the problems differently.
Highlights
Decision 2024
Whether or not this election is the most important of our lifetimes, it could have profound implications for higher ed.
Policy Reset
Democrats have drastically changed their tune on the necessity of a bachelor’s degree.
Political Calculations
Chadron State College, in the middle of Trump country, is struggling with how much to embrace the Democratic vice presidential candidate, its now-famous alum.
Also in the Issue
Power Dynamics
The former head of a now-dissolved faculty body says the administration’s actions reek of retaliation. The university says it’s just trying to properly handle public records.
Campus Activism
No “unauthorized structures.” No chairs. No “amplified musical instruments.” “Free Expression Permits.” Ahead of a fresh wave of pro-Palestinian activism, campus officials have clamped down on free expression.
Campus Clampdown
Responses to a survey at the University of South Florida — where police shut down an encampment last spring with tear gas and arrests — shed light on how students and staff are thinking about tightened protest policies.
'An extraordinary number of variables'
One thing is clear: It’s premature to make big, sweeping conclusions about the lasting impact of the court’s decision.
The Review | Opinion
A supplemental grant that focuses on family wealth could transform our system for the better.
Advice
Campus employment fairs aren’t just for undergraduates. Here’s what to expect if you’re a graduate student exploring your options.