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August 7, 2026

The center is part of a $900 million plan to carry the historically Black university into the future. Now, it’s caught up in a wave of backlash against the proliferation of new data centers.

News

 
States Wrestle With Data and Program Tweaks to Access Workforce Pell

At a meeting of state higher ed and workforce officers this week, how to meet federal requirements to unlock Workforce Pell funds dominated many discussions.

GAO Report: Athletic Programs Bleed Money

A new government report shows that the vast majority of colleges lose money on athletics even at the highest levels, with students and the academic enterprise subsidizing sports.

Can Plagiarism Checkers Keep Up With ChatGPT?

Content sponsored and provided by Honorlock Inc.

Because AI detectors lag behind evolving tools like ChatGPT, traditional plagiarism checkers fall short. Honorlock’s hybrid proctoring secures assessments by blocking unauthorized AI, extensions, and secondary devices—without restricting approved course resources.

Star Sociology Professor Resigns After Cambridge Opens Investigation

Jason Arday, the youngest Black professor ever appointed at Cambridge, has quit amid allegations of plagiarism and academic misconduct.

How HBCUs Are Redefining Student Success

From helping stopped-out students return to creating faster routes to graduate school, HBCUs are removing barriers at every stage of college.

Quick Takes

 

Views

 
What the Tuskegee Dress Code Debate Reveals About Institutional Power

There’s a key distinction between rules and standards.

Career Advice

 
Don’t Wave the White Flag on Reading Just Yet

I spent part of my summer trying to explain to college students why they should read. Here’s what I found.

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Ready for something new? Don’t miss out on the newest listings posted today. Featuring job openings at the best colleges and universities in the US and beyond.

Columns

 
Everything Is Not Fine

People hear “wellness” and think yoga, meditation and deep breathing. They say, “Everything is fine!” and go on pretending. It’s time to get honest about both.

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