As the Indiana General Assembly's 2025 session kicks off, lawmakers from Northwest Indiana are busy filing bills that address key issues like mental health, higher education, and water infrastructure. They’re also pushing for a change to the state constitution. One interesting bill, House Bill 1078,
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) has been honored by the U. S. Department of Education for its outstanding work in enrolling and supporting underserved students. President Jennifer Cowley received this prestigious award in Washington, DC. UTA is one of just six institutions recognized nati
Universities are facing a crisis. Money is pouring into bureaucracy, not education. This isn't just about liberal faculties; it's about administrators who are more radical and less connected to teaching. The number of non-teaching staff has exploded, and with it, tuition fees. Students aren't gettin
Nearly a decade ago, the University of Missouri was in turmoil. Protests over racial injustice led to the resignation of top administrators and the hiring of a vice chancellor for inclusion, diversity, and equity. Fast forward to today, that diversity office is gone. This isn't just happening in Mis
In Flanders, the journey from high school to college or university marks a significant period where students are at risk of unhealthy weight gain and poor dietary habits. Colleges and universities present a ripe opportunity to introduce nutrition interventions. But, success depends on these interven
In a recent move, Idaho's higher education institutions got new guidelines. The Idaho State Board of Education unanimously approved new policies. These policies say "no" to DEI ideology – which stands for diversity, equity, and inclusion. They don't want these ideas to take the spotlight away from i
Staff burnout in nursing colleges can seriously impact how well nursing departments function. Surprisingly, not much research exists on burnout and its effects on nursing educators and support staff. It's important to explore this issue because burnout can lead to decreased productivity and job sati
The incoming Trump administration is facing a big challenge with higher education. The root problems, like the value and cost of college, need immediate attention. While the plans aren't clear yet, early signs show the administration might focus on controversial issues like stopping debt cancellatio
A study at Taif University in Saudi Arabia took a closer look at how faculty members view different leadership styles and how that affects their motivation. The researchers asked 74 teachers from the university to share their thoughts. They wanted to know if men and women saw leadership styles diffe
Have you ever wondered why science textbooks mostly feature achievements by Western scientists? This is because science is deeply entwined with the histories of past empires, leading to a bias towards Western knowledge. Minoritised ethnicities are often underrepresented in science curricula. The pus
