Academe Today: Black colleges are owed $12 billion, the feds say. Their states aren’t so sure.

What college panels on antisemitism and Islamophobia have done; visa denials worry English-language programs; the appeal of being president; and more. ADVERTISEMENT [Academe Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. A LENGTHY PROCESS [Black Colleges Are Owed $12 Billion, the Feds Say. Their States Aren’t So Sure.]( By Jasper Smith [STORY IMAGE]( A series of setbacks has forced students and alumni to hit reset on their reparation efforts. ADVERTISEMENT [Black Colleges Are Owed $12 Billion, the Feds Say. Their States Aren’t So Sure.]( CAMPUS CLIMATE [Colleges Created Task Forces to Address Reports of Antisemitism and Islamophobia. What Have They Done?]( By Kate Hidalgo Bellows [STORY IMAGE]( The committees have made recommendations, but they haven’t resolved disagreements around protests or definitions of discrimination. BACKGROUNDER [These Arab and Jewish Students Want to Talk About Oct. 7. Their Peers and Colleges Hold Them Back.]( By Erin Gretzinger [STORY IMAGE]( A student-founded organization, Atidna International, offers a space to discuss the war in the Middle East. But getting buy-in is an uphill battle. SPONSOR CONTENT | University of Florida [UF's AI-Based Approach to Transforming Healthcare]( LATITUDES [What Keeps Directors of English-Language Programs Up at Night? Visa Denials.]( By Karin Fischer [STORY IMAGE]( The latest on research security and how an endowment tax could discourage overseas recruitment. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT [How to Get Your Students to Read]( By Kerry L. O’Grady [STORY IMAGE]( Four ways to hit the reset button and inspire students to read course texts. UPCOMING PROGRAM [The Chronicle's Library and Institutional Success Program | July 2024] The Chronicle is partnering with Ithaka S+R to host a brand new [professional development program for librarians]( in July. This innovative two-week program will help library leaders understand the many roles they might take on, boost the success of the campus library, and better align with their institution’s goals. Learn more about our seminars and workshops, and [register today]( Views ADVICE [Why You Should Still Want to Be a College President]( By Melody Rose [STORY IMAGE]( In fixating on the many difficulties of leading an institution, we’ve forgotten the many joys. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to essential news, analysis, and advice. SPONSOR CONTENT | Southern Cross University [The Block Model at Southern Cross University]( Discover how this Australian university is enhancing focus, engagement, and performance through a more concentrated learning approach using the block teaching model. ADVERTISEMENT FROM THE CHRONICLE STORE [The Future of Graduate Education - The Chronicle Store]( [The Future of Graduate Education]( Graduate education has enjoyed a jump in enrollment over the past five years, but it faces a host of challenges. [Order this report]( for insights on the opportunities and pitfalls that graduate-program administrators must navigate. JOB OPPORTUNITIES [Search thousands]( of faculty, administrative, and executive job openings and [upload your resume]( to be searchable by employers! [Wildlife Scientist]( William & Mary CAREER RESOURCES [Preparing for a New Role] [Read the July collection]( for advice on preparing for a new role. Learn how you can prepare for onboarding, move into your new office, and more. NEWSLETTER FEEDBACK [Please let us know what you thought of today's newsletter in this three-question survey](. This newsletter was sent to {EMAIL}. [Read this newsletter on the web](. [Manage]( your newsletter preferences, [stop receiving]( this email, or [view]( our privacy policy. © 2024 [The Chronicle of Higher Education]( 1255 23rd Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20037