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Newsletter Archive
Feb. 14, 2025
What Linda McMahon said about higher ed at her confirmation hearing; how Trump’s funding freeze could affect your college; and more.
Feb. 13, 2025
Are states getting tough on colleges’ foreign ties?; Linda McMahon set to testify; revamped Carnegie rankings are out; and more.
Feb. 12, 2025
Education data in jeopardy after government cuts; and more.
Feb. 11, 2025
A judge halts NIH funding policy from taking effect; listen to a new College Matters podcast episode; how to spark joy in your teaching; and more.
Feb. 10, 2025
A university system ends diversity-related gen-ed requirements; tell us how Trump’s second term is affecting your campus; and more.
Feb. 7, 2025
The NCAA bars transgender women from competing in women’s sports; the author John Warner on why “writing is thinking”; and more.
Feb. 6, 2025
Immigration crackdown sparks panic and protests on college campuses; how to put your best foot forward in a teaching observation; and more.
Feb. 5, 2025
Diversity advocates sue over Trump’s anti-DEI orders; listen to a new College Matters podcast episode; Utah pushes to cut programs; and more.
Feb. 4, 2025
How today’s campus climate compares with the McCarthy era; the dwindling importance of legacy status in admissions; and more.
Feb. 3, 2025
Updates to our DEI legislation tracker; the return of Trump’s Title IX rule; how campus leaders can reduce faculty training obligations; and more.