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How Much Is Caitlin Clark Worth to the University of Iowa?

The impact of the iconic women’s basketball player goes far beyond the court, and it will reach its crescendo over the next few weeks.

Student Journalists Fight for Access as Universities Toe the Line

Student editors allege schools are more focused on public relations and protecting a brand than fostering legitimate student journalism.

AI Will Level the Academic Playing Field, Eventually

Higher-ed leaders are touting plans for an AI teaching revolution, but most students have yet to see significant results.

Can AI Help Cut Administrative Bloat?

An encroaching enrollment stall coupled with administrative bloat may lead to institutional challenges, but at least one university believes AI may be the solution to higher education’s survival.

Painting a Larger Picture of Budget Problems

Inflation and fewer students enrolling are forcing many in higher ed to make drastic and unprecedented program cuts and to budget more carefully.

HBCUs Focus on STEM, Funding Gap

Increases in both private and public dollars are needed to encourage research projects and remedy a decades-long funding gap.

Giant Projects, Big Bucks and an AI Arms Race

As universities go all-in on AI with fingers crossed that the technology is here to stay, college leaders, professors and counselors offer thoughts on the tech’s overall impact.

Exodus Underscores Disdain for U.S. News Rankings

Many high-profile institutions refused to cooperate with the controversial U.S. News ranking system. But with many prospective students continuing to care, some institutions may be hedging their bets.

Is NIL Poison or Fertilizer for Student-Athletes?

Former athletes, professors and activists discuss the fledgling program’s impact and what needs to improve.

The Promise and Peril of ChatGPT and AI Platforms in Higher Ed

Advocates say a measured approach to the popular new tech will enhance learning and help level the academic playing field.