Afternoon Update: Are colleges really on the brink? (opinion)

Med students' abortion training since Dobbs ruling; whether economists know what they’re doing; educators' déjà vu on Biden-Trump rematch; and more. ADVERTISEMENT [Afternoon Update Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. THE REVIEW | OPINION [Are Colleges Really on the Brink?]( By Robert Kelchen [STORY IMAGE]( A recent book says more institutions should declare financial exigency. ADVERTISEMENT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS [Medical Students Fought to Get Training in Abortion Care. Then Came ‘Dobbs.’]( By Heidi Landecker [STORY IMAGE]( How are they — and other health-care professionals — learning it now? THE REVIEW | ESSAY [In Economics, Do We Know What We’re Doing?]( By Angus Deaton [STORY IMAGE]( A Nobel Prize winner grows disenchanted. LATITUDES [For Global Education, the Presidential-Election Rematch Brings a Sense of Déjà Vu]( By Karin Fischer [STORY IMAGE]( Worries about what a potential Trump victory could mean for foreign students, plus an effort to revive the China Initiative dies. THE EDGE [4 Ideas to Improve Higher Ed Get Put Through Their Paces]( By Goldie Blumenstyk [STORY IMAGE]( At The Chronicle’s annual pitchfest, our “sharks” weighed in on ideas to help students get to and through college — and beyond. LEADERSHIP [New Mexico State U. Regents Vote to Launch New Search for Chancellor]( The board said none of five finalists were right for the job. The search is intended to replace Dan E. Arvizu, who [resigned]( last April after overseeing [turmoil and turnover]( in the university’s equity, inclusion, and diversity office as well as [other crises]( including a [shooting](. (KFOX, The Chronicle) COLLEGE IN TROUBLE [Cash-Strapped New Jersey City U. Must Find Partner to Secure Its Future, Analyst Says]( Henry Amoroso, a fiscal monitor, said in a 27-page report that the public university must team up with a fiscally sound institution to regain stability and begin cutting its $287-million debt. The university has [run into a host]( of [financial]( governance, and [other problems](. (The Jersey Journal, The Chronicle) ADMISSIONS [Legislation Would Ban Legacy Admissions at All Minnesota Colleges]( The bill would prohibit both public and private institutions from [giving preferences]( to applicants who are [related to alumni or donors](. The measure follows the enacting of [similar legislation]( last week in Virginia. Connecticut and Massachusetts are [also considering such bills](. (Minnesota Public Radio, The Chronicle, The Washington Post) NEWSLETTER [Sign Up for the Teaching Newsletter]( Find insights to improve teaching and learning across your campus. Delivered on Thursdays. To read this newsletter as soon as it sends, [sign up]( to receive it in your email inbox. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to essential news, analysis, and advice. Virtual Events: Tune In Live INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS [Innovative Interdisciplinary Programs]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: March 20, 2024 | 2 p.m. ET. Join experts to learn how the programs have expanded to research how communities face earthquakes, tsunamis, and other natural disasters. With Support From Southern Methodist University. [Register here.]( POST-GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT [Career Services at the Center]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: March 26, 2024 | 2 p.m. ET. In a tough job market for recent graduates, colleges must better integrate career support into their programs. Join us for an expert panel on what they’re doing. With Support From University of Florida. [Register here.]( ADVERTISEMENT FROM THE CHRONICLE STORE [The Athletics Advantage - The Chronicle Store]( [The Athletics Advantage]( For tuition-driven institutions, sports are often a key recruiting tool. [Order this report]( for insights on how small colleges are using athletics to drive student enrollment, engagement, and retention. JOB OPPORTUNITIES [Search jobs on The Chronicle job board]( [Find Your Next Role Today]( Whether you are actively or passively searching for your next career opportunity, The Chronicle is here to support you throughout your job search. Get started now by [exploring 30,000+ openings]( or [signing up for job alerts](. 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