March 14, 2025
The Chronicle of Higher EducationVolume 71, Issue 14Cover story
The Great Divide
Have relations reached an all-time low?
Highlights
'A Phenomenal Sea Change'
Even traditional-age learners living on campus want the option of taking some courses online.
Improving the Odds
Though higher ed has been slow to recognize the cultural shift around sports betting, that’s starting to change.
An 'Opaque' System
The issue is fundamentally one of fairness, critics say, and the complaint extends across campuses.
'A Field of Uncertainty'
Colleges are steeling themselves for Trump’s heightened enforcement.
What Lies Ahead
The president could prompt sweeping changes. Here are some to keep an eye on.
Also in the issue
Campus Activism
President Trump also said Tuesday that his administration would cut federal funding from any institution that allowed “illegal protests” to persist.
'The Chilling Effect'
Colleges are pausing and resuming offers, reducing spots, and delaying decisions as the Trump administration pushes for research-funding cuts.
Q&A
Dean R. Madden, of Dartmouth, is trying to balance concerns about the administration’s actions with a desire not to engage in unhelpful speculation.
The Review | Opinion
For many, higher ed’s budget crunch is hitting close to home.
The Review | Opinion
I’m the president of Barnard. This is my line in the sand.
The Edge
The pros and cons of looking outside and inside for candidates.
Advice
A new assistant professor shines a light on living and working amid personal loss.