Explore

Detroit Free Press

Regent tells why Vanderbilt provost was chosen to lead U-M | Exclusive

Regent tells why Vanderbilt provost was chosen to lead U-M | Exclusive

C. Cybele Raver, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at Vanderbilt University, is anticipated to start on Dec. 1 at U-M.

University of Michigan hires Vanderbilt provost C. Cybele Raver as next president

University of Michigan hires Vanderbilt provost C. Cybele Raver as next president

JUST IN: The University of Michigan is hiring Vanderbilt Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Dr. C. Cybele Raver, as its next president:

Charles W.M. Roberts Appointed President and CEO of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Charles W.M. Roberts Appointed President and CEO of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Charles W.M. Roberts, MD, PhD, has been named the next president and chief executive officer of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, with his tenure set to begin on January 1, 2027. Dr. Roberts currently serves as the executive vice president and director of the St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center. His appointment follows an extensive international search conducted by the firm Spencer Stuart. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is a leading institution dedicated to understanding, treating, and curing childhood cancer, sickle cell disease, and other life-threatening disorders. It holds the distinction of being the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center focused exclusively on children. Since its inception over 60 years ago, treatments developed at St. Jude have significantly improved the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to 80%. The hospital is also known for sharing its research breakthroughs globally to enhance treatment and care for more children.

House Judiciary Committee Launches Investigation into Allegations of Political Manipulation in Trump Administration's University Anti-Semitism Prob...

House Judiciary Committee Launches Investigation into Allegations of Political Manipulation in Trump Administration's University Anti-Semitism Prob...

Representative Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, has initiated an investigation into whistleblower allegations that the Trump administration's political appointees manipulated federal anti-Semitism investigations at American universities. The allegations, detailed in a protected disclosure from a veteran Department of Justice (DOJ) attorney and other federal employees assigned to the Trump Administration’s Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism, claim that investigations into institutions like Brown, Columbia, and Harvard Universities had "predetermined" outcomes. The whistleblowers allege that political appointees overruled career investigators, pursued investigations with findings unsupported by evidence, and targeted professors based on religion and ethnicity without allegations of wrongdoing. They also claim that the administration threatened to withhold hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding to coerce universities into politically driven settlements, even when inve...

St. Mary's University Seeks Dean for College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

St. Mary's University Seeks Dean for College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

St. Mary's University is actively searching for a new Dean for its College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS). This college is the university's largest and most academically diverse, encompassing a broad range of disciplines across the arts, humanities, social sciences, and professional fields. The new Dean will be responsible for leading the college in implementing its 'Impact 2032' strategic plan, which aligns with the university's broader 'Momentum 2032' plan. Key responsibilities include advancing a sustainable academic portfolio, growing enrollment, supporting student success, investing in faculty development and scholarship, and expanding philanthropic and external support. Faculty within CAHSS have a strong record of securing external funding from organizations such as the National Science Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

New Legal Challenges Emerge Against Licenses for Seven Non-State Universities in Greece, Including U.S. Institutions

New Legal Challenges Emerge Against Licenses for Seven Non-State Universities in Greece, Including U.S. Institutions

New applications for annulment have been filed against the operating licenses of seven non-state universities in Greece, which were approved for the 2026-2027 academic year. This development follows a recent decision by the Fourth Department of the Council of State to annul three operating licenses for non-state universities already operating in Greece through branches. The new legal challenges target institutions including Georgetown University, Iowa State University of Science and Technology, and Roger Williams University (which will operate as Deree – The American University of Greece), along with European University Cyprus, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, University of Essex, and University of Derby. Six of these new institutions are slated to operate in Athens, while Iowa State University of Science and Technology will be established in Thessaloniki. The Ministry of Education granted these licenses based on positive opinions from the National Authority for Higher Education (ETHAEE) and EOPPEP.

Brown University Physicist Proposes Quantum Gravity as Driver of Universe's Accelerated Expansion

Brown University Physicist Proposes Quantum Gravity as Driver of Universe's Accelerated Expansion

Physicist Savvas Koushiappas from Brown University in the U.S. has published a new paper in Physical Review D, proposing an alternative explanation for the Universe's accelerating expansion. Instead of solely relying on dark energy, Koushiappas suggests that this acceleration could be a macroscopic imprint of an irreducible quantum uncertainty in simultaneously knowing the size and expansion rate of the Universe. This model applies a classic quantum rule—that certain pairs of properties cannot be precisely known at the same time—to the entire Universe. He posits that this quantum modification to the geometry of the Universe itself could account for some of the phenomena typically attributed to dark energy, which currently accounts for roughly 68 percent of the Universe's energy density in the standard cosmological model.

Turkish Higher Education Council (YÖK) Faces Calls for Structural Reform to Address Centralization and Outdated Administration

Turkish Higher Education Council (YÖK) Faces Calls for Structural Reform to Address Centralization and Outdated Administration

A report titled 'Higher Education in the Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Space Technologies Ecosystem,' prepared by Professor Dr. Ömer Açıkgöz, a former member of the YÖK Executive Board, highlights significant issues within Turkey's higher education system. The report identifies eight key areas requiring structural reform. Among the primary concerns is the overly centralized management structure of YÖK and universities, which stems from the 1982 Constitution. This centralization limits the effectiveness of boards and commissions in decision-making processes. Furthermore, the current system for appointing rectors and deans lacks academic input, with rectors submitting three candidates to YÖK, which then makes the final selection without consulting faculty. This approach, according to the report, prevents the formation of a shared vision among academics and allows university administrations to operate disconnected from the majority of faculty. The administrative organization of universities, shaped by ...

Whistleblower alleges political pressure, lack of evidence in antisemitism probes targeting schools

Whistleblower alleges political pressure, lack of evidence in antisemitism probes targeting schools

A whistleblower is alleging that a Trump administration task force created to combat antisemitism pushed for settlements with Ivy League universities

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan Monitors U.S. Consumer Spending Amid Rising Inflation and Gas Prices

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan Monitors U.S. Consumer Spending Amid Rising Inflation and Gas Prices

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan Monitors U.S. Consumer Spending Amid Rising Inflation and Gas Prices

Opinion Piece Calls for Elected UW Regents and Legislative Action for Collective Bargaining Rights

Opinion Piece Calls for Elected UW Regents and Legislative Action for Collective Bargaining Rights

An opinion piece by Jon Shelton, President of the American Federation of Teachers-Wisconsin, argues for a fundamental reform of the University of Wisconsin (UW) System's Board of Regents. Shelton contends that the current appointed system leads to regents who lack understanding of higher education and are unresponsive to faculty and staff. He advocates for amending the state constitution to make regent positions elected, thereby increasing their accountability to the people of Wisconsin. Shelton also expresses disappointment with Governor Tony Evers' appointees to the board, stating they have not empowered university workers. He calls for a Democratic-led senate to hold confirmation hearings for unconfirmed regents and for a new Democratic governor to appoint regents with genuine understanding of higher education, including an elected leader from an AFT-Wisconsin union. Furthermore, Shelton states that the union will now focus on achieving a Democratic trifecta in the upcoming fall election to legislate co...

Congressman Jim Baird Applauds Institute of Museum and Library Services Grants for Purdue University

Congressman Jim Baird Applauds Institute of Museum and Library Services Grants for Purdue University

Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) has issued a statement commending the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) for awarding Purdue University three grants totaling over $818,000. These grants are designated to support and develop library and archival programs. Specifically, one grant was provided through the IMLS's National Leadership Grants for Libraries program, and the other two were awarded via the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian program. Congressman Baird highlighted Purdue University's status as a premier research and educational institution, expressing confidence that the university's library system is well-equipped to utilize these resources effectively. He emphasized that the funding will expand research capabilities and enhance services available to Purdue's students, faculty, and the broader university community. As an alumnus of Purdue, Congressman Baird expressed pride in the university receiving this funding to advance its important work.