kate hidalgo bellows
@shenandoahkate.bsky.social
chronicle of higher education journalist covering today's college students and campus culture. hiker, virginian, cat mom, long-suffering uva basketball fan.
The University of Virginia is pressing forward with the search for its next president. New from me: www.chronicle.com/article/here...
As UVa Reels From Jim Ryan’s Tell-All, Political Turmoil Hampers the Search to Replace Him
Looming large are questions about whether a new leader will be expected to support — or denounce — diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:13 PM
The University of Virginia is pressing forward with the search for its next president. New from me: www.chronicle.com/article/here...
Amid an escalating debate over who exactly gets to decide who will lead Virginia's flagship, former president James E. Ryan -- who left amid DOJ scrutiny of UVA -- has decided now's the time to enter the fray.
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‘Stunned and Angry’: James Ryan Gives First Detailed Account of His Ouster at UVa
In an expansive letter, the former University of Virginia president told the story of his resignation, blasting board members and saying the government had pledged to “bleed UVA white.”
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November 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Amid an escalating debate over who exactly gets to decide who will lead Virginia's flagship, former president James E. Ryan -- who left amid DOJ scrutiny of UVA -- has decided now's the time to enter the fray.
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New: UVA reaches settlement with Trump administration to pause investigations. www.chronicle.com/blogs/the-tr...
U. of Virginia Will Adopt Trump’s Interpretation of DEI in Federal Deal
The university has pledged to follow government guidance arguing that a wide range of diversity-related efforts and programs are illegal discrimination.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:27 PM
New: UVA reaches settlement with Trump administration to pause investigations. www.chronicle.com/blogs/the-tr...
“In Arizona, it’s not too smart to ride backwards on your saddle,” said Ted Downing, a former state representative and chair of the Committee of Eleven, a faculty-governance body. www.chronicle.com/blogs/the-tr...
U. of Arizona Declines to Sign Trump Compact and Sends Its Own ‘Statement of Principles’
President Suresh Garimella’s response explained the university’s existing commitments across five policy areas, such as admissions, nondiscrimination, and financial responsibility.
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October 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
“In Arizona, it’s not too smart to ride backwards on your saddle,” said Ted Downing, a former state representative and chair of the Committee of Eleven, a faculty-governance body. www.chronicle.com/blogs/the-tr...
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Brown becomes the second of nine initial invitees to decline the Trump administration's #HigherEd compact, joining MIT. This comes several months after it struck a deal with the feds to restore research funding and resolve OCR investigations. @shenandoahkate.bsky.social has the story @chronicle.com.
Brown U.'s President Declines Trump’s Compact, Saying It Would ‘Undermine’ the Institution
Agreeing to commit to the document “would restrict academic freedom and undermine the autonomy of Brown’s governance,” Christina H. Paxson said in a letter Wednesday.
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October 15, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Brown becomes the second of nine initial invitees to decline the Trump administration's #HigherEd compact, joining MIT. This comes several months after it struck a deal with the feds to restore research funding and resolve OCR investigations. @shenandoahkate.bsky.social has the story @chronicle.com.
The University of Missouri president is beloved by many of the most powerful people in Missouri. But his leadership, now eight years and counting, is a lesson in tradeoffs.
For @chronicle.com's 2025 leadership issue, I profile Mun Choi. www.chronicle.com/article/mun-...
For @chronicle.com's 2025 leadership issue, I profile Mun Choi. www.chronicle.com/article/mun-...
Mizzou’s President Has Succeeded by Staying Out of Trouble
The University of Missouri leader turned around its reputation, bolstered state funding and enrollment, and restored the faculty trust. But his tight-lipped management style has its critics.
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October 8, 2025 at 8:29 PM
The University of Missouri president is beloved by many of the most powerful people in Missouri. But his leadership, now eight years and counting, is a lesson in tradeoffs.
For @chronicle.com's 2025 leadership issue, I profile Mun Choi. www.chronicle.com/article/mun-...
For @chronicle.com's 2025 leadership issue, I profile Mun Choi. www.chronicle.com/article/mun-...
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When George Mason's president came under attack by the Trump administration, he did what few embattled presidents dared; he spoke out and defended his actions. On Friday, he may learn whether publicly challenging the government's narrative helped or hurt him. www.chronicle.com/article/greg...
White House Tightens Screws on George Mason President, Faculty Leaders
The president of George Mason — and faculty leaders — may be punished for defending university policies.
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July 31, 2025 at 4:48 PM
When George Mason's president came under attack by the Trump administration, he did what few embattled presidents dared; he spoke out and defended his actions. On Friday, he may learn whether publicly challenging the government's narrative helped or hurt him. www.chronicle.com/article/greg...
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UNC Greensboro has abandoned institutional neutrality (and it's metal)
July 22, 2025 at 9:21 PM
UNC Greensboro has abandoned institutional neutrality (and it's metal)
Welcome, Brad! www.chronicle.com/article/the-...
The Chronicle of Higher Education Names Brad Wolverton as Editor
He becomes the 10th person to lead the nation’s largest independent newsroom focused on colleges and universities.
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July 15, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Welcome, Brad! www.chronicle.com/article/the-...
There’s no winning when you’re being punished for following the rules at the time. New from me: www.chronicle.com/article/trum...
Trump’s Campaign Against Trans Students Is Punishing Colleges for Following the Rules
The U. of Pennsylvania appeared to be complying with federal law when it allowed a transgender swimmer to compete more than three years ago. That didn’t stop funding cuts.
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July 3, 2025 at 11:38 AM
There’s no winning when you’re being punished for following the rules at the time. New from me: www.chronicle.com/article/trum...
“These are very unpredictable times,” said one professor, “and all I can say is I think Jim Ryan is the kind of person you would like to have in your university helping to navigate them." From me and @emmajanepettit.bsky.social: www.chronicle.com/article/the-...
UVa Became an Unexpected Trump Target. Now What?
In Charlottesville and across higher ed, people are wondering what’s in store if strong-arming presidential resignations is in the cards.
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July 2, 2025 at 11:23 AM
“These are very unpredictable times,” said one professor, “and all I can say is I think Jim Ryan is the kind of person you would like to have in your university helping to navigate them." From me and @emmajanepettit.bsky.social: www.chronicle.com/article/the-...
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The Trump administration said the departure of James E. Ryan, UVa's president, was necessary to resolve a federal investigation into the university's DEI programs. By @shenandoahkate.bsky.social:
University of Virginia President Reportedly Resigns Under Pressure From Trump Administration
The sudden move followed a reported demand by federal officials that James E. Ryan resign in order to resolve a Department of Justice investigation into diversity, equity, and inclusion on the campus.
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June 27, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The Trump administration said the departure of James E. Ryan, UVa's president, was necessary to resolve a federal investigation into the university's DEI programs. By @shenandoahkate.bsky.social:
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A crackdown on DEI at the University of Virginia shows how messy and complicated it can be to prove that DEI has been eliminated, especially when the college’s basic diversity ideals haven’t changed.
New, from me and @katiemangan.bsky.social:
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New, from me and @katiemangan.bsky.social:
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How UVa Alums Put DEI — and a President — in the Justice Dept.’s Crosshairs
The university’s board has ordered a sweeping walkback of ambitious diversity programs. But conservative critics say DEI lives on — and they blame President James E. Ryan.
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May 21, 2025 at 9:06 PM
A crackdown on DEI at the University of Virginia shows how messy and complicated it can be to prove that DEI has been eliminated, especially when the college’s basic diversity ideals haven’t changed.
New, from me and @katiemangan.bsky.social:
www.chronicle.com/article/how-...
New, from me and @katiemangan.bsky.social:
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June 2, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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"It's important to me to reclaim some of these concepts," said @beidelson.bsky.social. "Title VI is a real law, and it has real demands, and here's what they are, and they're markedly different than anything the administration is claiming." www.chronicle.com/article/why-...
Why Anti-Jewish Discrimination on Campuses Might Not Violate Title VI
Trump’s campaign against higher ed relies on the idea that antisemitism and anti-Zionist discrimination violates federal civil-rights law. That’s not always true, two professors say.
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June 2, 2025 at 1:20 PM
"It's important to me to reclaim some of these concepts," said @beidelson.bsky.social. "Title VI is a real law, and it has real demands, and here's what they are, and they're markedly different than anything the administration is claiming." www.chronicle.com/article/why-...
A crackdown on DEI at the University of Virginia shows how messy and complicated it can be to prove that DEI has been eliminated, especially when the college’s basic diversity ideals haven’t changed.
New, from me and @katiemangan.bsky.social:
www.chronicle.com/article/how-...
New, from me and @katiemangan.bsky.social:
www.chronicle.com/article/how-...
How UVa Alums Put DEI — and a President — in the Justice Dept.’s Crosshairs
The university’s board has ordered a sweeping walkback of ambitious diversity programs. But conservative critics say DEI lives on — and they blame President James E. Ryan.
www.chronicle.com
May 21, 2025 at 9:06 PM
A crackdown on DEI at the University of Virginia shows how messy and complicated it can be to prove that DEI has been eliminated, especially when the college’s basic diversity ideals haven’t changed.
New, from me and @katiemangan.bsky.social:
www.chronicle.com/article/how-...
New, from me and @katiemangan.bsky.social:
www.chronicle.com/article/how-...
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Some International Students Are Temporarily Blocked From Deportation
The federal government is reshaping its relationship with the nation’s colleges. Here’s the latest.
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April 23, 2025 at 1:35 PM
VALUABLE RESOURCE ALERT 🚨: The Chronicle continues to track developments in the Trump administration's agenda for higher education. Check it out here: www.chronicle.com/article/trac...
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As Trump’s Cuts Loom Large, Colleges Are Under Pressure to Punish Anti-Israel Speech
Some students and lawyers say a new campus bureaucracy enforcing Title VI is doling out unfair punishments and quashing pro-Palestinian views.
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April 19, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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