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THE REVIEW | CONVERSATION By Evan Goldstein and Len Gutkin  The Harvard lawsuit, the fate of DEI, student visas, antisemitism, and more.
LAW & POLICY By Eric Kelderman  However it’s settled, the dispute will have profound implications for the institution — and higher ed as a whole. Here are the arguments to watch for. RESEARCH HURDLES By Megan Zahneis  No reason was given for the freeze, which is said to last “until further notice.” NEWLY UPDATED By Chronicle Staff  The president again threatens Harvard’s tax-exempt status, NSF halts all grant funding, the Education Department makes it easier to switch accreditors, and other recent developments. SUMMA CUM LAUDE? By Beckie Supiano  The history scholar explains why it matters that there’s been a spike in students graduating with Latin honors. NEWLY UPDATED By Erin Gretzinger, Maggie Hicks, Christa Dutton, and Jasper Smith  This week’s updates detail changes made in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at five institutions, including Harvard, Marywood, and Ohio Universities, as well as the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the University of Kentucky. NEWLY UPDATED By Chronicle Staff  We’ve updated the tracker with new information in Arizona, Indiana, Tennessee, and Wyoming. ADVICE By Brad East  The case for going “back to the future” and teaching without technology.
Upcoming Professional Development Program  In today’s higher-ed landscape, where seismic disruptions to the status quo and external pressures are constant, trust between colleagues across campus is at an all-time low. To help staff manage these challenges and adapt to shifts, we're hosting a two-week virtual institute that will empower leaders to work more effectively to navigate the turbulence with collaboration, clarity, and resilience. Learn more and register.
Virtual Events: Tune In Live INTERNATIONAL  UPCOMING: May 6, 2025 | 2 p.m. ET Recent research shows that the rise of generative AI and automation is changing the skills demanded of employees. Join us for a Virtual Forum exploring how colleges and universities can prepare students to learn — and keep learning — critical skills related to artificial intelligence and automation.With Support From University of Florida. Register here. TECHNOLOGY  UPCOMING: May 13, 2025 | 2 p.m. ET Join us for a virtual forum where experts in cybersecurity will share how scholars can keep their research secure. Register now. SCIENCE IN HIGHER ED  UPCOMING: May 14, 2025 | 2 p.m. ET Online students often miss out on a critical element of science education: lab experience. In this virtual forum, faculty and instructional designers explore effective ways to bring hands-on learning to all students. With Support From Carolina Biological Supply. Register Now.
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The Great Read ADVICE | ARCHIVE By Claire Bond Potter and William Pannapacker  A Q&A with two academics, in English and history, on the intricacies of the decision to end a faculty career.
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