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Statues Don’t Pay Stipends: Bethune at 150 and the Cost of Invisible Labor

Black women faculty advise twice the number of first-gen students, chair diversity committees, and cover the costs of food, books, childcare, and more so vulnerable students have a fair shot at success—tasks rarely logged in tenure dossiers.

Dr. Crystal A. deGregory

Courage Should Be in the Job Description

This moment in American higher education is not just about one executive order, one political party, or one cultural debate. It’s about the very soul of colleges and universities.

Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig

UNCF Launches Parent Advocacy Initiative to Address Teacher Diversity Crisis

New toolkit aims to mobilize Black families to advocate for more educators of color, highlights HBCU role in teacher preparation.

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Former Library of Congress Chief Carla Hayden Joins Mellon Foundation as Senior Fellow

Historic librarian transitions to philanthropic role after abrupt termination by Trump administration.

Dr. Carla Hayden

Siena Heights University to Close After 105 Years, Citing Financial Challenges

University leadership cited insurmountable financial pressures and operational challenges as driving factors behind the closure decision.

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Leadership & Policy

Dr. Tyson Brown Named Director of the Samuel DuBois Cook Center on Social Equity at Duke University

Dr. Tyson Brown, professor of sociology and associate professor in medicine at Duke University, has been named director of the Samuel DuBois Cook Center on Social Equity at Duke University.

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Women Early Career Professionals Face Significant Pay Gap, NACE Study Finds

Women who recently graduated from college earn significantly less than their male counterparts.

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Leadership & Policy

University of Virginia President James Ryan Resigns Under Pressure from Justice Department over DEI

University of Virginia President James Ryan has resigned under pressure from the U.S. Justice Department over UVA's DEI practices, according to numerous news reports. Ryan has led UVA since 2018.

Leaders of Color Must Grieve, Rise, and Reimagine as DEI Is Dismantled

As I read the latest reports on DEI policy rollbacks and watched institutions quietly walk back their commitments to equity, I am reminded of the many times I sat in rooms where justice was treated as optional. Where belonging was discussed in metrics, not in truth and the people most impacted by harm were expected to stay silent to keep the peace.

Dr. Leonie H. Mattison

Leadership & Policy

Report: U.S. Faces Annual 712,000 Middle-Skills Credential Shortage

The U.S. must produce an additional 712,000 certificates and associate's degrees to address critical shortages in credentials that lead to high-paying middle-skills jobs.

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Leadership & Policy

Florida Board of Governors Confirms Marva Johnson as FAMU President

The Florida Board of Governors voted unanimously on June 18 to confirm Marva Johnson as president of FAMU despite opposition from some FAMU stakeholders.

Faculty & Staff

Report: Faculty Salaries Show Modest Gains but Remain Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

Faculty salaries at U.S. colleges and universities increased for the second consecutive year but still lag significantly behind pre-pandemic levels, according to the American Association of University Professors’ annual economic report released Tuesday.

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