Inside Higher Ed

Column | It’s My Birthday and I’ll Take Off if I Want To

Flexible and shortened schedules—birthday leave, summer Fridays, even the four-day week—aren’t just nice perks. They’re simple, low-cost ways to decrease burnout and show employees they are valued. By Jessi Gold: https://bit.ly/4yt2uuZ

Opinion | Before Your Campus Cuts an Olympic Sport, Consider the Bigger Picture

Decisions to cut nonrevenue sports could cost colleges in enrollment—and the U.S. in medals come Los Angeles in 2028. By Phil Andrews: https://bit.ly/4rM81Ky

Why Federal Data on Campus Sexual Assault Is Still Missing

The Cornell allegations have reignited discussion about campus sexual assault, and advocates say a nationwide climate survey would help address the persistent issue. https://bit.ly/4y2uZhZ

3 in 10 Americans See Higher Education as ‘Very Important’ https://bit.ly/4hLSKVA

Student Success | Supporting Student Parents in Rural America

A new report finds that student parents make up a larger share of enrollments at rural colleges than at institutions over all, but rural colleges face gaps in childcare, transportation and data. https://bit.ly/4AKRxGB

City College of San Francisco Investigates Chancellor https://bit.ly/4hXLSWa

‘Sharp’ Fall in Research Mobility Between E.U., U.S. and China

European Commission report finds 45 percent fewer researchers moved from the E.U. to the U.S. in 2025 than in 2023.

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NYC Mayor Threatens to Sue Columbia Over Gated Walkway https://bit.ly/4hrf2gk

Hegseth: Hillsdale, Liberty, LSU, Miss. State, Tuskegee Will Develop Cadet Corps

The defense secretary criticized Ivy League and liberal arts institutions as “anti-American, DEI-worshipping woke factories” while announcing partnerships with five universities. https://bit.ly/4ALOApc