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ICYMI | Here are some headlines from this week:
🔬 Researchers May Be Forced to Rely on a Court You’ve Never Heard Of
⚖️ Justices Consider ‘Sex’ Definition, State Laws Banning Trans Women in Sports
🎓 5 Fall 2025 Enrollment Takeaways
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🔬 Researchers May Be Forced to Rely on a Court You’ve Never Heard Of
⚖️ Justices Consider ‘Sex’ Definition, State Laws Banning Trans Women in Sports
🎓 5 Fall 2025 Enrollment Takeaways
Read the weekly news update ➡️ https://bit.ly/4sLgIVw
January 17, 2026 at 6:59 PM
ICYMI | Here are some headlines from this week:
🔬 Researchers May Be Forced to Rely on a Court You’ve Never Heard Of
⚖️ Justices Consider ‘Sex’ Definition, State Laws Banning Trans Women in Sports
🎓 5 Fall 2025 Enrollment Takeaways
Read the weekly news update ➡️ https://bit.ly/4sLgIVw
🔬 Researchers May Be Forced to Rely on a Court You’ve Never Heard Of
⚖️ Justices Consider ‘Sex’ Definition, State Laws Banning Trans Women in Sports
🎓 5 Fall 2025 Enrollment Takeaways
Read the weekly news update ➡️ https://bit.ly/4sLgIVw
Following Texas, Florida Drops ABA Oversight of Lawyers https://bit.ly/49oiXqa
January 17, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Following Texas, Florida Drops ABA Oversight of Lawyers https://bit.ly/49oiXqa
ED Details Higher Ed Staff to Labor Department https://bit.ly/4pErGJL
January 16, 2026 at 11:55 PM
ED Details Higher Ed Staff to Labor Department https://bit.ly/4pErGJL
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Nebraska Chancellor Rodney Bennett is receiving a $1 million exit package amid a budget deficit he argued necessitated cuts. For Bennett, it's the second time he's left a job early since 2022. Criticisms at Nebraska echo those at Southern Miss.
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Nebraska Chancellor’s Hasty Exit Raises Questions
University of Nebraska–Lincoln chancellor Rodney Bennett left six months before his contract ended, with a $1.1 million exit package, amid faculty outrage over program cuts.
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January 14, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Nebraska Chancellor Rodney Bennett is receiving a $1 million exit package amid a budget deficit he argued necessitated cuts. For Bennett, it's the second time he's left a job early since 2022. Criticisms at Nebraska echo those at Southern Miss.
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Kansas’s House speaker is planning to pay a former fraternity brother—and former Emporia State president—$50,000 for five months of consulting. His leadership of his own university was much criticized.
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Former Emporia State Pres. to “Find Waste” at Kansas Colleges
Kansas’s House speaker is planning to pay a former fraternity brother—and former Emporia State president—$50,000 for five months of consulting. His leadership of his own university was much criticized...
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January 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Kansas’s House speaker is planning to pay a former fraternity brother—and former Emporia State president—$50,000 for five months of consulting. His leadership of his own university was much criticized.
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Appeals Court Reverses Order to Release Khalil https://bit.ly/4jFaXEw
January 16, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Appeals Court Reverses Order to Release Khalil https://bit.ly/4jFaXEw
Montana President Eyes Senate Run https://bit.ly/49FbUbv
January 16, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Montana President Eyes Senate Run https://bit.ly/49FbUbv
Opinion | Faculty Are Not Supposed to Be ‘Objective’
Alan Garber of Harvard should rethink his views on objectivity in the classroom. https://bit.ly/4qVCIez
Alan Garber of Harvard should rethink his views on objectivity in the classroom. https://bit.ly/4qVCIez
January 16, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Opinion | Faculty Are Not Supposed to Be ‘Objective’
Alan Garber of Harvard should rethink his views on objectivity in the classroom. https://bit.ly/4qVCIez
Alan Garber of Harvard should rethink his views on objectivity in the classroom. https://bit.ly/4qVCIez
Opinion | We Need a Revitalized Area Studies
At a time when the field is gaining new vitality abroad, area studies in the U.S. is struggling to survive. https://bit.ly/45XCfQR
At a time when the field is gaining new vitality abroad, area studies in the U.S. is struggling to survive. https://bit.ly/45XCfQR
January 16, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Opinion | We Need a Revitalized Area Studies
At a time when the field is gaining new vitality abroad, area studies in the U.S. is struggling to survive. https://bit.ly/45XCfQR
At a time when the field is gaining new vitality abroad, area studies in the U.S. is struggling to survive. https://bit.ly/45XCfQR
Student Success | Capstone Course Helps Students Launch Ventures
The University of Dayton’s Flyer Nest course helps students develop scalable business ideas, secure funding and connect with mentors. https://bit.ly/3Zfiqkf
#EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
The University of Dayton’s Flyer Nest course helps students develop scalable business ideas, secure funding and connect with mentors. https://bit.ly/3Zfiqkf
#EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
January 16, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Student Success | Capstone Course Helps Students Launch Ventures
The University of Dayton’s Flyer Nest course helps students develop scalable business ideas, secure funding and connect with mentors. https://bit.ly/3Zfiqkf
#EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
The University of Dayton’s Flyer Nest course helps students develop scalable business ideas, secure funding and connect with mentors. https://bit.ly/3Zfiqkf
#EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
Amid Criticism From Lawmakers, U of Arkansas Rescinds Dean Offer
Several Republican state lawmakers pushed back against Emily Suski’s hire because she signed an amicus brief in support of transgender athletes. https://bit.ly/49Yz1Pu
Several Republican state lawmakers pushed back against Emily Suski’s hire because she signed an amicus brief in support of transgender athletes. https://bit.ly/49Yz1Pu
January 16, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Amid Criticism From Lawmakers, U of Arkansas Rescinds Dean Offer
Several Republican state lawmakers pushed back against Emily Suski’s hire because she signed an amicus brief in support of transgender athletes. https://bit.ly/49Yz1Pu
Several Republican state lawmakers pushed back against Emily Suski’s hire because she signed an amicus brief in support of transgender athletes. https://bit.ly/49Yz1Pu
He Axed Tenured Faculty. He Could Now Help Republicans Cut Budgets Statewide
Kansas’s House speaker is planning to pay a former fraternity brother—and former Emporia State president—$50,000 for 5 months of consulting. His leadership of his own university was much criticized. https://bit.ly/4qxKyvi
Kansas’s House speaker is planning to pay a former fraternity brother—and former Emporia State president—$50,000 for 5 months of consulting. His leadership of his own university was much criticized. https://bit.ly/4qxKyvi
January 16, 2026 at 4:12 PM
He Axed Tenured Faculty. He Could Now Help Republicans Cut Budgets Statewide
Kansas’s House speaker is planning to pay a former fraternity brother—and former Emporia State president—$50,000 for 5 months of consulting. His leadership of his own university was much criticized. https://bit.ly/4qxKyvi
Kansas’s House speaker is planning to pay a former fraternity brother—and former Emporia State president—$50,000 for 5 months of consulting. His leadership of his own university was much criticized. https://bit.ly/4qxKyvi
A Bad Year for College Presidents
In 2025, higher ed leaders struggled to navigate a flurry of federal policy changes and pressures from state lawmakers, which pushed some leaders out. Most stayed silent. https://bit.ly/3LDoqjN
#EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
In 2025, higher ed leaders struggled to navigate a flurry of federal policy changes and pressures from state lawmakers, which pushed some leaders out. Most stayed silent. https://bit.ly/3LDoqjN
#EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
January 16, 2026 at 3:21 PM
A Bad Year for College Presidents
In 2025, higher ed leaders struggled to navigate a flurry of federal policy changes and pressures from state lawmakers, which pushed some leaders out. Most stayed silent. https://bit.ly/3LDoqjN
#EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
In 2025, higher ed leaders struggled to navigate a flurry of federal policy changes and pressures from state lawmakers, which pushed some leaders out. Most stayed silent. https://bit.ly/3LDoqjN
#EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
Career Advice | Reflections of a Former Presidential Spouse
It’s a role without a road map. https://bit.ly/4pLRZOf
It’s a role without a road map. https://bit.ly/4pLRZOf
January 16, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Career Advice | Reflections of a Former Presidential Spouse
It’s a role without a road map. https://bit.ly/4pLRZOf
It’s a role without a road map. https://bit.ly/4pLRZOf
Indiana University Cancels MLK Celebration Dinner https://bit.ly/4qqlS7O
January 16, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Indiana University Cancels MLK Celebration Dinner https://bit.ly/4qqlS7O
N.C. Elections Board Rejects Campus Polling Centers https://bit.ly/4szwy5o
January 16, 2026 at 2:24 AM
N.C. Elections Board Rejects Campus Polling Centers https://bit.ly/4szwy5o
U.S. Attorney Apologizes for Deporting Babson College Student https://bit.ly/3ZbDWGG
January 16, 2026 at 1:16 AM
U.S. Attorney Apologizes for Deporting Babson College Student https://bit.ly/3ZbDWGG
State Department Freezes Visa Applications From 75 Countries https://bit.ly/4qlgv9N
January 16, 2026 at 12:01 AM
State Department Freezes Visa Applications From 75 Countries https://bit.ly/4qlgv9N
Opinion | In Times of Crisis, Actions Speak Louder Than Words
If colleges don’t resist the country’s social unraveling, who will? https://bit.ly/3NleGLA
If colleges don’t resist the country’s social unraveling, who will? https://bit.ly/3NleGLA
January 15, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Opinion | In Times of Crisis, Actions Speak Louder Than Words
If colleges don’t resist the country’s social unraveling, who will? https://bit.ly/3NleGLA
If colleges don’t resist the country’s social unraveling, who will? https://bit.ly/3NleGLA
Opinion | Setting Plato Straight All Over Again
Efforts to censor Plato over his treatment of gender have a long history. https://bit.ly/4pKJnah
Efforts to censor Plato over his treatment of gender have a long history. https://bit.ly/4pKJnah
January 15, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Opinion | Setting Plato Straight All Over Again
Efforts to censor Plato over his treatment of gender have a long history. https://bit.ly/4pKJnah
Efforts to censor Plato over his treatment of gender have a long history. https://bit.ly/4pKJnah
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I'm over the moon that @bakerdphd.bsky.social has come on board as an @insidehighered.com's columnist. Her smart, informed and considered voice is a welcome addition to the Opinions side of the house
It would appear I am now a columnist at Inside Higher Ed. My first piece focuses on McCarthyism, censorship, and our current moment in higher education. This is an essay I started nearly 6 months ago so I'm glad to finally share it with y'all.
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Censorship Arrives on Campus
In her debut column, “Echoes in the Quad,” higher education policy scholar Dominique J. Baker explores how the political oppression of the McCarthy era reverberates in the stifling of academic freedom...
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January 13, 2026 at 9:52 PM
I'm over the moon that @bakerdphd.bsky.social has come on board as an @insidehighered.com's columnist. Her smart, informed and considered voice is a welcome addition to the Opinions side of the house
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Parenting students’ advocates say this population is especially vulnerable as the Trump administration makes changes to childcare funding and public benefits.
Parenting Students Bear the Brunt of Federal Cuts
Parenting students’ advocates say this population is especially vulnerable as the Trump administration makes changes to childcare funding and public benefits.
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January 12, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Parenting students’ advocates say this population is especially vulnerable as the Trump administration makes changes to childcare funding and public benefits.
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A recent legal report from the Department of Justice implies new risks to funding for minority-serving institutions after the Education Department already cut off their competitive grant dollars.
DOJ Report Compounds MSI Advocates’ Worries
A recent legal report from the Department of Justice implies new risks to funding for minority-serving institutions after the Education Department already cut off their competitive grant dollars.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:52 PM
A recent legal report from the Department of Justice implies new risks to funding for minority-serving institutions after the Education Department already cut off their competitive grant dollars.
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Researchers May Be Forced to Rely on a Court You’ve Never Heard Of
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Researchers May Be Forced to Rely on an Obscure Court
The Supreme Court has said legal fights over terminated federal grants “likely” belong in the Court of Federal Claims. But judges there lack authority to restore them.
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January 13, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Researchers May Be Forced to Rely on a Court You’ve Never Heard Of
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Justices Consider ‘Sex’ Definition, State Laws Banning Trans Women in Sports
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Supreme Court Considers Laws Banning Trans Women in Sports
Dozens of states have barred transgender girls and women from playing on teams matching their gender identity. Conservative justices appear set to bless these actions.
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January 13, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Justices Consider ‘Sex’ Definition, State Laws Banning Trans Women in Sports
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