kate hidalgo bellows
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chronicle of higher education journalist covering college presidents and campus culture. hiker, virginian, cat mom, college basketball fan.
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10U has helped academic chiefs through the endless torrent of controversies and crises that colleges face. https://chroni.cl/4aaTNvi
Higher Ed’s Secret Provost Club
In 10U, chief academic officers at private research universities gather, share ideas, and commiserate.
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January 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM
10U has helped academic chiefs through the endless torrent of controversies and crises that colleges face. https://chroni.cl/4aaTNvi
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GOSSIP!
Chicago, Rochester, WashU, Dartmouth, MIT, Emory, Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, Duke, Vanderbilt, Carnegie Mellon, Rice, and Case Western got a secret Provost club.
Gotta thread this
(lol stay true to you Dartmouth)
www.chronicle.com/article/high...
Chicago, Rochester, WashU, Dartmouth, MIT, Emory, Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, Duke, Vanderbilt, Carnegie Mellon, Rice, and Case Western got a secret Provost club.
Gotta thread this
(lol stay true to you Dartmouth)
www.chronicle.com/article/high...
Higher Ed’s Secret Provost Club
In 10U, chief academic officers at private research universities gather, share ideas, and commiserate.
www.chronicle.com
January 23, 2026 at 2:33 AM
GOSSIP!
Chicago, Rochester, WashU, Dartmouth, MIT, Emory, Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, Duke, Vanderbilt, Carnegie Mellon, Rice, and Case Western got a secret Provost club.
Gotta thread this
(lol stay true to you Dartmouth)
www.chronicle.com/article/high...
Chicago, Rochester, WashU, Dartmouth, MIT, Emory, Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, Duke, Vanderbilt, Carnegie Mellon, Rice, and Case Western got a secret Provost club.
Gotta thread this
(lol stay true to you Dartmouth)
www.chronicle.com/article/high...
For @chronicle.com, I wrote about a secret provost club. Well, formerly. www.chronicle.com/article/high...
Higher Ed’s Secret Provost Club
In 10U, chief academic officers at private research universities gather, share ideas, and commiserate.
www.chronicle.com
January 23, 2026 at 2:18 AM
For @chronicle.com, I wrote about a secret provost club. Well, formerly. www.chronicle.com/article/high...
Penn Slams Trump Administration’s Demand for Personal Information of Jewish Employees www.chronicle.com/blogs/the-tr...
Penn Slams Trump Administration’s Demand for Personal Information of Jewish Employees
University lawyers wrote in a Tuesday court filing that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s efforts had “engendered fear and opposition across Penn’s Jewish community.”
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January 21, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Penn Slams Trump Administration’s Demand for Personal Information of Jewish Employees www.chronicle.com/blogs/the-tr...
Alpha Sigma Phi plans to sue some former members -- Rutgers students -- who were involved in the hazing of a student who came into contact with an exposed wire. www.chronicle.com/article/why-...
Why a Fraternity Wants Students to Pay Up for an Alleged Hazing Incident
Alpha Sigma Phi is suing its former undergraduate members at Rutgers University for damages after a pledge was left in critical condition.
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January 13, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Alpha Sigma Phi plans to sue some former members -- Rutgers students -- who were involved in the hazing of a student who came into contact with an exposed wire. www.chronicle.com/article/why-...
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"Manny Diaz Jr., a former Republican lawmaker and Florida education commissioner who had been serving as interim president since July, was announced as the sole finalist in November." 11-1 vote. Only the Faculty Senate representative to the board voted no.
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Another Former Republican Lawmaker Snags a Permanent Presidency in Florida
Manny Diaz Jr., the newly appointed president of the University of West Florida, was named sole finalist in November after serving as the interim.
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January 12, 2026 at 1:13 PM
"Manny Diaz Jr., a former Republican lawmaker and Florida education commissioner who had been serving as interim president since July, was announced as the sole finalist in November." 11-1 vote. Only the Faculty Senate representative to the board voted no.
www.chronicle.com/article/anot...
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ODU president statement on ICE shooting. www.odu.edu/article/a-st...
A Statement from President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D.
“It is with great sadness that Old Dominion University mourns the loss of one of our own, Renee (Macklin) Good, a proud Monarch who graduated in December of 2020 from the College of Arts and Letters w...
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January 8, 2026 at 2:28 PM
ODU president statement on ICE shooting. www.odu.edu/article/a-st...
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We're also hiring for our Diverse Media Coverage scholarship and internship. The recipient will cover race and ethnicity in higher education, some of the most critical issues right now. They also get a $10K scholarship. jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/thechr...
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December 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
We're also hiring for our Diverse Media Coverage scholarship and internship. The recipient will cover race and ethnicity in higher education, some of the most critical issues right now. They also get a $10K scholarship. jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/thechr...
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The Chronicle's Summer 2026 Internship is live.
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December 27, 2025 at 3:22 PM
The Chronicle's Summer 2026 Internship is live.
⛷️ Pay is $800/wk pre-tax
🏔️ You can work from our D.C. office or remotely from some states
🌨️ Submit 5 published clips, a cover letter, a resume, and 3 references
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jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/thechr...
⛷️ Pay is $800/wk pre-tax
🏔️ You can work from our D.C. office or remotely from some states
🌨️ Submit 5 published clips, a cover letter, a resume, and 3 references
❄️ We'll start reviewing applications on Jan. 15
jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/thechr...
The Chronicle's Summer 2026 Internship is live.
⛷️ Pay is $800/wk pre-tax
🏔️ You can work from our D.C. office or remotely from some states
🌨️ Submit 5 published clips, a cover letter, a resume, and 3 references
❄️ We'll start reviewing applications on Jan. 15
jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/thechr...
⛷️ Pay is $800/wk pre-tax
🏔️ You can work from our D.C. office or remotely from some states
🌨️ Submit 5 published clips, a cover letter, a resume, and 3 references
❄️ We'll start reviewing applications on Jan. 15
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December 27, 2025 at 3:22 PM
The Chronicle's Summer 2026 Internship is live.
⛷️ Pay is $800/wk pre-tax
🏔️ You can work from our D.C. office or remotely from some states
🌨️ Submit 5 published clips, a cover letter, a resume, and 3 references
❄️ We'll start reviewing applications on Jan. 15
jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/thechr...
⛷️ Pay is $800/wk pre-tax
🏔️ You can work from our D.C. office or remotely from some states
🌨️ Submit 5 published clips, a cover letter, a resume, and 3 references
❄️ We'll start reviewing applications on Jan. 15
jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/thechr...
Chronicle journalists wrote the equivalent of *6,700* emails this year. And that's on top of the 6,700 emails we all individually sent. www.chronicle.com/article/2025...
What You Read Most This Year
Department drama. Faculty firings. Gordon Gee. Parking fees. We look back on the higher-ed topics and stories that drew the most attention.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Chronicle journalists wrote the equivalent of *6,700* emails this year. And that's on top of the 6,700 emails we all individually sent. www.chronicle.com/article/2025...
Friday news dump (well, the other one): UVa has a president. Since this piece was published, several high-powered state lawmakers have said, in as many words, "we'll see about it," and the national AAUP has condemned the appointment. www.chronicle.com/article/amid...
Amid Political Jostling and Scrutiny of Its Board, UVa Picks a President
Scott Beardsley, dean of the university’s Darden School of Business, will face skepticism from faculty and among Democratic lawmakers.
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December 20, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Friday news dump (well, the other one): UVa has a president. Since this piece was published, several high-powered state lawmakers have said, in as many words, "we'll see about it," and the national AAUP has condemned the appointment. www.chronicle.com/article/amid...
Brown and Arizona are of course completely different campuses -- UA is much larger, in a sprawling city, and obviously public -- but this piece points out that Brown has made it part of its mission to be open to Providence.
The discourse over whether Brown U. should wall itself off from the public reminds me of this comment from a safety chief at the U. of Arizona after some called for card access to every building on campus. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/u...
December 16, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Brown and Arizona are of course completely different campuses -- UA is much larger, in a sprawling city, and obviously public -- but this piece points out that Brown has made it part of its mission to be open to Providence.
The discourse over whether Brown U. should wall itself off from the public reminds me of this comment from a safety chief at the U. of Arizona after some called for card access to every building on campus. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/u...
December 16, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The discourse over whether Brown U. should wall itself off from the public reminds me of this comment from a safety chief at the U. of Arizona after some called for card access to every building on campus. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/u...
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December 15, 2025 at 5:59 PM
@chronicle.com fellowship highlights:
📆 Runs July 2026-July 2027
💲 $55k salary w/ benefits
💡 Emphasis on mentorship + development
📝 Write in a range of styles/formats
📍 DC-based hybrid office
Questions? DM or email me!
📆 Runs July 2026-July 2027
💲 $55k salary w/ benefits
💡 Emphasis on mentorship + development
📝 Write in a range of styles/formats
📍 DC-based hybrid office
Questions? DM or email me!
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Calling all college journalists and recent or soon-to-be grads: @chronicle.com is hiring two fellows to join our newsroom in summer 2026. We'd love for you to be one of them.
December 15, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Calling all college journalists and recent or soon-to-be grads: @chronicle.com is hiring two fellows to join our newsroom in summer 2026. We'd love for you to be one of them.
Big news about the Trump administration loosening restrictions on marijuana to treat it similarly to some painkillers.
Last year, I wrote about how the rescheduling of marijuana could open up opportunities for campus research. You can read that here:
www.chronicle.com/article/coll...
Last year, I wrote about how the rescheduling of marijuana could open up opportunities for campus research. You can read that here:
www.chronicle.com/article/coll...
College Marijuana Researchers Hopeful as Federal Government Moves to Reschedule Drug
A new classification could enable more studies.
www.chronicle.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Big news about the Trump administration loosening restrictions on marijuana to treat it similarly to some painkillers.
Last year, I wrote about how the rescheduling of marijuana could open up opportunities for campus research. You can read that here:
www.chronicle.com/article/coll...
Last year, I wrote about how the rescheduling of marijuana could open up opportunities for campus research. You can read that here:
www.chronicle.com/article/coll...
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This is a thoughtful and well-researched piece (featuring quite a few higher ed faculty members, including me) on the growth of most SEC universities. The reasons behind this growth are complex.
www.chronicle.com/article/the-...
www.chronicle.com/article/the-...
How SEC Universities Won the Enrollment Wars
The ascendance of Southern flagships is a story of sun, football, and a sophisticated recruitment strategy.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:45 AM
This is a thoughtful and well-researched piece (featuring quite a few higher ed faculty members, including me) on the growth of most SEC universities. The reasons behind this growth are complex.
www.chronicle.com/article/the-...
www.chronicle.com/article/the-...
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Me & my friends had thoughts!!
Kicker: "Baker grew up in VA & lived in the South most of her life. She finds it astounding that anyone would think of a public university in the South as apolitical. 'No one who lives in the South,' she says, 'believes that Southern universities are not political.'"
Kicker: "Baker grew up in VA & lived in the South most of her life. She finds it astounding that anyone would think of a public university in the South as apolitical. 'No one who lives in the South,' she says, 'believes that Southern universities are not political.'"
This is a thoughtful and well-researched piece (featuring quite a few higher ed faculty members, including me) on the growth of most SEC universities. The reasons behind this growth are complex.
www.chronicle.com/article/the-...
www.chronicle.com/article/the-...
How SEC Universities Won the Enrollment Wars
The ascendance of Southern flagships is a story of sun, football, and a sophisticated recruitment strategy.
www.chronicle.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Me & my friends had thoughts!!
Kicker: "Baker grew up in VA & lived in the South most of her life. She finds it astounding that anyone would think of a public university in the South as apolitical. 'No one who lives in the South,' she says, 'believes that Southern universities are not political.'"
Kicker: "Baker grew up in VA & lived in the South most of her life. She finds it astounding that anyone would think of a public university in the South as apolitical. 'No one who lives in the South,' she says, 'believes that Southern universities are not political.'"
UVa asked its community members to give feedback on Trump's compact, and they delivered ... an overwhelmingly negative reaction. Should UVa agree, wrote one person, “I will harbor nothing but ill will for this Board and this school."
We got the records. Read more: www.chronicle.com/article/uva-...
We got the records. Read more: www.chronicle.com/article/uva-...
UVa Asked Its Community to Weigh in on Trump’s Compact. Here’s What They Said.
A survey seeking opinions on the controversial document elicited more than 2,000 responses — overwhelmingly in opposition.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:10 PM
UVa asked its community members to give feedback on Trump's compact, and they delivered ... an overwhelmingly negative reaction. Should UVa agree, wrote one person, “I will harbor nothing but ill will for this Board and this school."
We got the records. Read more: www.chronicle.com/article/uva-...
We got the records. Read more: www.chronicle.com/article/uva-...
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.
For @chronicle.com: www.chronicle.com/article/stun...
For @chronicle.com: www.chronicle.com/article/stun...
‘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.
For @chronicle.com: www.chronicle.com/article/stun...
For @chronicle.com: www.chronicle.com/article/stun...