Eric Kelderman
@erickelderman.bsky.social
Senior Writer for @chronicle
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Des Moines, IA native
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Baseball fan (#NATITUDE)
Des Moines, IA native
Trombonist
He/Him/His
Tell me your story: eric.kelderman@chronicle.com
Signal: ekelderman.88
How many of you thought that WWIII had broken out when NBC news broke into Olympic coverage with their special report on Nancy Guthrie’s mom?
February 11, 2026 at 3:01 AM
How many of you thought that WWIII had broken out when NBC news broke into Olympic coverage with their special report on Nancy Guthrie’s mom?
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Federal prosecutors sought and failed to secure an indictment against six Democratic lawmakers who posted a video that enraged Trump by reminding active-duty members of the military and intelligence community that they were obligated to refuse illegal orders. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
Grand Jury Rebuffs Justice Dept. Attempt to Indict 6 Democrats in Congress
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Federal prosecutors sought and failed to secure an indictment against six Democratic lawmakers who posted a video that enraged Trump by reminding active-duty members of the military and intelligence community that they were obligated to refuse illegal orders. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
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The National Governors Association said it will no longer hold a formal meeting with Trump when governors are scheduled to convene in Washington later this month, after the White House planned to invite only Republican governors. apnews.com/article/trum...
Annual governors' gathering with White House unraveling after Trump excludes Democrats
The National Governors Association annual conference is unraveling after President Donald Trump did not invite some Democrats to events.
apnews.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:07 PM
The National Governors Association said it will no longer hold a formal meeting with Trump when governors are scheduled to convene in Washington later this month, after the White House planned to invite only Republican governors. apnews.com/article/trum...
Having a real horn section kicks butt
February 9, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Having a real horn section kicks butt
Bad Bunny > Bugs Bunny
February 9, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Bad Bunny > Bugs Bunny
Super B0wl ads pretty ‘meh’ so far
February 9, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Super B0wl ads pretty ‘meh’ so far
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BREAKING: The Epstein survivors are releasing this ad on this Super Bowl Sunday to send the message that they will not “move on” from the largest sex trafficking scandal in the world. #standwithsurvivors
February 8, 2026 at 5:07 PM
BREAKING: The Epstein survivors are releasing this ad on this Super Bowl Sunday to send the message that they will not “move on” from the largest sex trafficking scandal in the world. #standwithsurvivors
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Whew, this new ending to the updated story
February 8, 2026 at 2:51 AM
Whew, this new ending to the updated story
Why are the German athletes wearing poncho-style coats and bucket hats??
February 6, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Why are the German athletes wearing poncho-style coats and bucket hats??
this might have been sarcastic..
watching the live broadcast of the Olympic opening ceremony and *LOVE* hearing Shaun White relate every single country in the parade of nations to his own personal experience....
February 6, 2026 at 8:18 PM
this might have been sarcastic..
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What can administrators do to boost student success at their institution? Adjust the culture. https://chroni.cl/3NW7vd7
5 Ways Colleges Can Boost Graduation Rates
It never works if it’s only desired by the faculty. It never works if it’s only driven by an edict from the administration. It works when you meet in the middle.
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February 6, 2026 at 8:16 PM
What can administrators do to boost student success at their institution? Adjust the culture. https://chroni.cl/3NW7vd7
watching the live broadcast of the Olympic opening ceremony and *LOVE* hearing Shaun White relate every single country in the parade of nations to his own personal experience....
February 6, 2026 at 8:10 PM
watching the live broadcast of the Olympic opening ceremony and *LOVE* hearing Shaun White relate every single country in the parade of nations to his own personal experience....
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President Trump posted a video including imagery depicting former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes.
Trump Posts Video Online Depicting Obamas as Apes
California Gov. Gavin Newsom called the video ‘disgusting.’
on.wsj.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:58 PM
President Trump posted a video including imagery depicting former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes.
www.chronicle.com/article/how-...
The nightmare, for now, has been averted: For the next fiscal year, federal agencies like the National Institutes of Health cannot lawfully change their system for determining what portion of research grants should go to “indirect costs.”
The nightmare, for now, has been averted: For the next fiscal year, federal agencies like the National Institutes of Health cannot lawfully change their system for determining what portion of research grants should go to “indirect costs.”
How Higher Ed Staved Off a Research-Funding Bloodbath — For Now
Faced with potentially losing billions, colleges rallied behind a compromise plan. It now has a thumbs-up from Congress.
www.chronicle.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:17 PM
www.chronicle.com/article/how-...
The nightmare, for now, has been averted: For the next fiscal year, federal agencies like the National Institutes of Health cannot lawfully change their system for determining what portion of research grants should go to “indirect costs.”
The nightmare, for now, has been averted: For the next fiscal year, federal agencies like the National Institutes of Health cannot lawfully change their system for determining what portion of research grants should go to “indirect costs.”
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NEW CHEATING DROPPED www.bbc.com/sport/articl...
Ski jumping: Wada responds to penis injection claims
The World Anti-Doping Agency could investigate if evidence emerges that male ski jumpers are injecting their penises in a bid to improve sporting performance.
www.bbc.com
February 5, 2026 at 6:53 PM
NEW CHEATING DROPPED www.bbc.com/sport/articl...
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Breaking, from me: An executive order from Oklahoma's governor directs most of the state's public colleges to "phase out tenure." #AcademicSky #HigherEd @chronicle.com
www.chronicle.com/article/tenu...
www.chronicle.com/article/tenu...
Tenure Will Be Eliminated at Most of Oklahoma’s Public Colleges, Governor Says
Gov. Kevin Stitt, a Republican, directed the state’s two-dozen regional universities and community colleges to phase out the practice. Existing faculty members will be grandfathered in.
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February 5, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Breaking, from me: An executive order from Oklahoma's governor directs most of the state's public colleges to "phase out tenure." #AcademicSky #HigherEd @chronicle.com
www.chronicle.com/article/tenu...
www.chronicle.com/article/tenu...
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We’re all pivoting to video. It’s going to mess with Objectivity. daniellekurtzleben.substack.com/p/how-journa...
How journalists on TikTok will change "objectivity"
Ok fiiiiiiiine I'll learn a new social media app but only because of massive journalism industry insecurity
daniellekurtzleben.substack.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
We’re all pivoting to video. It’s going to mess with Objectivity. daniellekurtzleben.substack.com/p/how-journa...
Despite at least a decade of efforts to increase faculty diversity, most colleges made little progress:
www.washingtonpost.com/education/in...
www.washingtonpost.com/education/in...
Before Trump ban, universities were slowly making faculties more diverse
The number of Black and Hispanic faculty increased at large research universities after a wave of commitments. Now these pledges are being rolled back, a Post analysis found.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 5, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Despite at least a decade of efforts to increase faculty diversity, most colleges made little progress:
www.washingtonpost.com/education/in...
www.washingtonpost.com/education/in...
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The Washington Post but it’s ‘The Traitors’
February 4, 2026 at 10:41 PM
The Washington Post but it’s ‘The Traitors’
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Half of all undocumented graduates of American high schools could be affected by efforts, some successful, to rescind policies that allow such students to qualify for lower in-state tuition rates
www.chronicle.com/newsletter/l...
www.chronicle.com/newsletter/l...
February 4, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Half of all undocumented graduates of American high schools could be affected by efforts, some successful, to rescind policies that allow such students to qualify for lower in-state tuition rates
www.chronicle.com/newsletter/l...
www.chronicle.com/newsletter/l...
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Jeff Bezos bought the Washington Post to be its savior. Instead, he’s the man presiding over its decline, @ruthmarcus.bsky.social writes. newyorkermag.visitlink.me/v-gXaw
How Jeff Bezos Brought Down the Washington Post
The Amazon founder bought the paper to save it. Instead, with a mass layoff, he’s forced it into severe decline.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
February 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Jeff Bezos bought the Washington Post to be its savior. Instead, he’s the man presiding over its decline, @ruthmarcus.bsky.social writes. newyorkermag.visitlink.me/v-gXaw
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For @chronicle.com's annual workplace issue, I looked into what's quickly becoming a trend: Mandatory minimum teaching loads for faculty members, imposed by state legislatures or higher-ed boards.
February 5, 2026 at 5:21 PM
For @chronicle.com's annual workplace issue, I looked into what's quickly becoming a trend: Mandatory minimum teaching loads for faculty members, imposed by state legislatures or higher-ed boards.
www.chronicle.com/article/dive...
Ohio State’s quest to diversify its professoriate grew, in some cases, without due consideration of the legal or reputational risks. A complex legal landscape, ideological insularity, and an unwillingness or inability to question the status quo all played a role.
Ohio State’s quest to diversify its professoriate grew, in some cases, without due consideration of the legal or reputational risks. A complex legal landscape, ideological insularity, and an unwillingness or inability to question the status quo all played a role.
How Colleges’ Pursuit of a Diverse Professoriate Came Back to Bite Them
What was once an urgent imperative has become a legal and political liability. One university’s experience shows how.
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February 5, 2026 at 4:46 PM
www.chronicle.com/article/dive...
Ohio State’s quest to diversify its professoriate grew, in some cases, without due consideration of the legal or reputational risks. A complex legal landscape, ideological insularity, and an unwillingness or inability to question the status quo all played a role.
Ohio State’s quest to diversify its professoriate grew, in some cases, without due consideration of the legal or reputational risks. A complex legal landscape, ideological insularity, and an unwillingness or inability to question the status quo all played a role.