Academe Today: What Biden’s exit from the presidential race could mean for higher ed

Vance is coming for higher ed; U.S. News's unranked medical-school rankings; accreditor reprieves Saint Augustine’s U.; anti-DEI in N.C.; 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](. 2024 ELECTION [What Biden’s Exit From the Presidential Race Could Mean for Higher Ed]( By Megan Zahneis and Michael Vasquez [STORY IMAGE]( Should Vice President Kamala Harris become the Democratic nominee for president, experts across higher ed expect a continuation of the Biden administration’s initiatives. ADVERTISEMENT [What Biden’s Exit From the Presidential Race Could Mean for Higher Ed]( THE REVIEW | ESSAY [J.D. Vance Is Coming for Higher Ed]( By Eboo Patel [STORY IMAGE]( Trump’s pick for VP has academe in his sights. TIERS AND FEARS [‘U.S. News’ Medical-School Rankings Are Out — Except They’re Not Really Rankings]( By Francie Diep [STORY IMAGE]( The ranker organized the schools in tiers this year, seemingly because too many of them declined to provide essential data. SPONSOR CONTENT | University of Texas at Arlington [RISE 100: Hiring 100 New Tenure-System Faculty Over the Next Three Years]( HOLDING ON [On the Fiscal Brink, Saint Augustine’s University Buys Time]( By J. Brian Charles [STORY IMAGE]( The tiny HBCU experienced a cash crunch after its enrollment plummeted. NEWLY UPDATED [Tracking Higher Ed’s Dismantling of DEI]( By Erin Gretzinger, Maggie Hicks, and Christa Dutton [STORY IMAGE]( This week’s update details how eight campuses are complying with the University of North Carolina system’s new restrictions on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. 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 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT [The Provost Files: How to Work With the Faculty]( By George Justice [STORY IMAGE]( A key part of the academic vice president’s job is interacting with professors, without stepping on the toes of deans and chairs. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to essential news, analysis, and advice. SPONSOR CONTENT | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore [Università Cattolica's Navigation of AI Integration]( Discover how Università Cattolica offers students diverse professional experiences and soft skills crucial for navigating the evolving landscape of AI. 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! 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 The Chronicle of Higher Education is academe’s most-trusted resource for independent journalism, career development, and forward-looking intelligence. Our readers lead, teach, learn, and innovate with insights from The Chronicle.