A petition bearing nearly 24,000 signatures arriving at the doorstep of the University of Oklahoma’s administration marked a dramatic escalation in a conflict that began with a single student essay. This massive show of national support was organized by the American Association of University
The path a society chooses to allocate its resources between its classrooms and its courtrooms is one of the most consequential decisions it can make, profoundly shaping its future prosperity, stability, and character. A compelling and broad consensus has emerged, uniting experts from diverse
The quiet assumption that a college degree is an automatic passport to a better life has fractured under the weight of widespread public skepticism and profound economic uncertainty. Once revered pillars of society, independent colleges now find themselves at a perilous crossroads, navigating a
After a year spent bracing for devastating financial cuts that threatened to hollow out student services and academic programs, California's public higher education systems are now contemplating an unexpected and dramatic reversal of fortune. Governor Gavin Newsom's proposed 2026-27 state budget
A single click on a 'share' button, an act performed millions of times a day without a second thought, became the catalyst that unraveled a promising academic career and thrust a public university into a fierce constitutional debate. At the heart of this conflict was Joshua Bregy, an assistant
Years after the global pandemic reshaped daily life, the critical safety net of after-school meal programs is showing a strained and uneven recovery, with participation rates still falling short of the levels seen in 2019. A recent report analyzing nationwide data reveals a complex picture: while
