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Education

Global Academic Freedom Under Siege: New Report Highlights Rising Government Interference in Established Democracies

The foundational principle of university autonomy is facing an escalating crisis as governments in both autocratic regimes and established democracies increasingly interfere in higher education, according to the latest annual findings from Scholars at Risk (SAR). The international academic rights organization, in its newly released "Free to Think 2026" report, warns that the independence of […]

September 20, 2026
Education

The Corequisite Dilemma: When Student Success Collides with Academic Policy and Financial Aid Regulations

In the quiet, routine environment of a weekly deans’ meeting, the conversation often gravitates toward administrative logistics, budgetary constraints, or upcoming campus events. However, a recent discussion at one institution has brought to light a persistent and confounding dilemma that strikes at the heart of community college pedagogy and policy: the paradox of the successful […]

September 19, 2026