The Bard Music Festival is spotlighting Czech composer Bohuslav Martinu, known for his contributions during the 20th century’s artistic and scientific revolutions. This year’s programming aims to explore Martinu’s innovative works and influence. The festival’s focus on Martinu provides an opportunity for higher education leaders to consider the integration of interdisciplinary studies in their curricula,…

Fraser Michael Bohm, accused of killing four Pepperdine University seniors in a car accident, has hired a high-profile attorney known for high-stakes defense cases. Bohm appeared in court, pleading not guilty. This case draws attention to campus safety and legal accountability, impacting university policies on student protection and crisis management. Higher education leaders must consider…

Stanford University announced significant budget cuts, resulting in hundreds of job losses. The institution attributes these financial challenges to funding reductions initiated during the Trump administration. Specifically, federal research grants and other financial supports have been curtailed, forcing the university to make difficult financial decisions. This development highlights the vulnerability of higher education institutions to…

A legal advocacy group has accused Rutgers University of discriminatory practices in its scholarship programs. The group claims that the university’s initiatives, which primarily target African-American, Native American, and Hispanic students, largely exclude white students. This accusation raises questions about the fairness and inclusivity of Rutgers’ scholarship distribution policies. For higher education leaders, this case…

A moderate Democratic group advocating for school choice faces internal divisions over private-school vouchers. The debate centers on whether vouchers undermine public education by diverting funds to private institutions. This discord highlights the broader challenge within the Democratic Party to reconcile educational reform with traditional public school support. For higher education leaders, the outcome of…

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), with legal support from LatinoJustice PRLDEF, has filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit challenging the legitimacy of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). The lawsuit questions the federal designation and funding of HSIs, which are critical for supporting Hispanic students in higher education. The intervention aims to protect…