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Fighting back against Texas’ wave of censorship
The chill in the air on Texas’ campuses isn’t just the winter storm sweeping the nation. The state’s public university […]
January 28, 2026
There are long-lasting, negative effects for children like Liam Ramos who are detained, or watch their parents be deported
When Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detained Liam Conejo Ramos, a 5-year-old boy who is an asylum seeker, in Minneapolis […]
January 28, 2026
What Do People Get Wrong About the University Presidency?
Now that we text each other approximately 7,000 times a day, and we’re going forward as friends in a relationship […]
January 28, 2026
Did Grok break the law?
Grok, the AI system integrated into X, has reportedly been used to turn real pictures of people — including minors — […]
January 28, 2026
LAWSUIT: Illinois law blocks Democratic dissenters from operating without party elites’ permission
CHICAGO, Jan. 27, 2026 — Like most Americans, you’ve probably criticized the Democrats or the Republicans at some point. But […]
January 27, 2026
The campaign to crush free speech in Minnesota
This essay was originally published in The Free Press on Jan. 21, 2026. Three days later, ICE agents shot and […]
January 27, 2026
The Alex Pretti shooting and the growing strain on the First Amendment
On Saturday, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse named Alex Pretti was shot and killed by United States Border Patrol agents in […]
January 27, 2026
The hybrid college wins: What students want that most schools ignore
For years, higher education leaders have framed the future of college as a choice between two competing models: the traditional […]
January 26, 2026
A more complete Latin American history, including centuries of US influence, helps students understand the complexities surrounding Nicolás Maduro’s arrest
Many of our college freshman students will have seen and read about the Jan. 3, 2026, U.S. military operation in […]
January 26, 2026
US hospitality and tourism professors don’t mirror the demographics of the industry they serve
White and male professors continue to dominate U.S. hospitality and tourism education programs, our new research has found, even as […]
January 26, 2026
Chair-Elect and Treasurer Candidates – CUPA-HR
2026-27 Chair-elect and Treasurer Candidates Learn more about qualifications and the selection process. Chair-elect Connie Putland Kelli Shuman Kristi Yowell Treasurer […]
January 26, 2026
Strategies for Supporting International Scholars (opinion)
International scholars represent a vital economic force in the United States, contributing an estimated $42.9 billion to the economy and supporting […]
January 26, 2026
Escaping Iran | The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
Recent protests in Iran have drawn renewed attention to dissent under the country’s authoritarian government. The demonstrations have been met […]
January 22, 2026
When it comes to developing policies on AI in K-12, schools are largely on their own
Generative artificial intelligence technology is rapidly reshaping education in unprecedented ways. With its potential benefits and risks, K-12 schools are […]
January 22, 2026
How to bring Holocaust education home for a new generation
Joe Engel was and remains an icon in Charleston, South Carolina. Born in Zakroczym, Poland, he survived Auschwitz and several […]
January 22, 2026
Federal immigration enforcement near schools disrupts attendance, traumatizes students and damages their academic performance
The Trump administration’s recent surge of more than 3,000 federal agents to Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, is creating ripple […]
January 21, 2026
Iran’s universities have long been a battleground, where protests happen and students fight for the future
Iran’s current wave of protests continues to spread across the country, as the United States weighs military intervention. Meanwhile, many […]
January 20, 2026
Some hard-earned lessons from Detroit on how to protect the safety net for community partners in research
For the past 10 years, I have worked on closing the communication gaps that keep older adults at arm’s length […]
January 20, 2026
Deep reading can boost your critical thinking and help you resist misinformation – here’s how to build the skill
The average American checks their phone over 140 times a day, clocking an average of 4.5 hours of daily use, […]
January 16, 2026
Thomas Paine’s rise and fall
Thomas Paine arrived in America in 1774 with little to his name and a long record of personal failure behind […]
January 15, 2026