Grads’ Salary Reality Check: Job Market & Expectations
Recent grads face salary gaps & job search challenges. Expectations of $101.5K unmet, with averages at $68.4K. Flexibility desired but hard to find. Optimism remains amidst market shifts.
Antisemitism Debate: Campus Free Speech vs. Discrimination
A House committee hearing addressed campus antisemitism, balancing free speech with discrimination concerns. College presidents testified on actions taken to protect Jewish students amid ongoing debate.
UF Leadership: Academic Excellence & Combating Hate
Focus on academic excellence, intellectual diversity, and student success. Eliminating DEI bureaucracy. Prioritizing safety, inclusion, and combating antisemitism at UF.
PhD Project Under Fire: DEI, Trump, and Diversity in Academia
The PhD Project faces challenges after DEI scrutiny and Trump-era policies. Loss of funding and members threaten its mission to diversify business school faculty amid federal investigations.
College Value: Students Still See Degrees as Crucial
Gallup and Lumina research shows 95% of students view degrees as vital. Despite dropouts, confidence in college remains high, driven by belief in ROI and career impact. Mental health is a major factor in considering quitting.
Biden Overtime Rule: Legal Challenges & Future
Biden's overtime rule, aiming to raise the FLSA threshold to $58,656 by 2025, faces legal hurdles. Texas judges blocked the initial increase, and appeals are now paused. The 5th Circuit Court is involved.
Harvard Under Scrutiny: Defending Academic Liberty
Harvard faces increased scrutiny and potential financial battles over academic liberty. Faculty pledge wages to support the university's defense against government intervention and protect academic freedom.
New SEVIS Policy: ICE to Terminate Student Visas?
ICE details plan to terminate student visas (SEVIS) with broad leeway. New policy raises concerns for international students and legal challenges are expected. Uncertainty looms over degree programs.
University Leadership Changes: Deans, Provosts, and Presidents Appointed
Numerous universities announce leadership appointments including deans, provosts, and presidents. Key changes span diverse fields like science, arts, business, and health professions. Institutional innovation also highlighted.