kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · 15/10/2026new from me and Haley Zimmerman for @chronicle.com: www.chronicle.com/article/did-...chronicle.comDid Cornell Do Enough?The university followed protocols in Jane Doe’s case, experts say, but that doesn’t let it off the hook. 011 1
kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Over the past two weeks, the use of essays as a sanction for men accused in a sexual assault at Cornell has fueled a massive outcry — and showcased some students’ appetite for the most severe discipline a university can mete out: removal from campus. www.chronicle.com/article/why-...chronicle.comWhy the Cornell Men Accused in the ‘Jane Doe’ Case Wrote EssaysInaccurate claims that reflective writing was their only punishment sparked an outcry. 000 0
Reposted by kate hidalgo bellowsBeth McMurtrie @bethmcmurtrie.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Hi Katie. @shenandoahkate.bsky.social wrote about the case here www.chronicle.com/article/as-a...chronicle.comAs a Gang-Rape Case Is Reopened, Cornell’s Leadership Comes Under Pressure AgainOn Monday, local authorities in Tompkins County, N.Y., said they would revisit a criminal investigation into the allegations after initially declining to bring charges two years ago. 141 4
kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · 08/09/2026New interview with BYU's Shane Reese: www.chronicle.com/article/why-...chronicle.comWhy a President Is Worried About All the Students Wearing HeadphonesAt nearly 40,000 students, it can be easy to get lost at Brigham Young University. C. Shane Reese has some ideas for how to help the loneliness epidemic. 010 1
kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Meet @chronicle.com's newest free newsletter, Decision Points. Each week @erickelderman.bsky.social and I will unpack how campus leaders - from chairs to presidents - are dealing with the challenges of contemporary higher education. You can sign up here: www.chronicle.com/newsletter/d...chronicle.comDecision PointsDecision Points is a knowledge community for the next generation of higher-ed leaders. Delivered every Tuesday. 022 2
Reposted by kate hidalgo bellowsEric Kelderman @erickelderman.bsky.social · 03/09/2026The rumors are true. @shenandoahkate.bsky.social and I are starting a newsletter! This is for decision makers -- department chair, associate director, or college president, etc. -- and we'll be break down how they manage the tough calls on campus. Sign up here: www.chronicle.com/newsletter/d...chronicle.comDecision PointsDecision Points is a knowledge community for the next generation of higher-ed leaders. Delivered every Tuesday. 075 7
kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Scoop: Records from one of the three public universities that received the compact last fall show communications between federal relations personnel at all nine recipients. www.chronicle.com/article/afte...chronicle.comAsked to Sign Trump’s Compact, Universities Coordinated Behind the ScenesHundreds of pages of public records from the University of Virginia offer a glimpse of how institutional leaders talked with one another after the October government missive. 033 3
kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · 07/08/2026When four U. of Idaho students were stabbed to death in 2022, fear paralyzed Moscow as a suspect went unidentified. Online sleuths filled the void. One of them accused Prof. Rebecca Scofield of murder and of having a relationship with a victim. This is her story. www.chronicle.com/article/the-...chronicle.comThe Professor Falsely Accused of Murdering StudentsWhat happened when a TikTok psychic’s claims went viral. 141 4
kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · 17/07/2026My latest presidential profile is of Roslyn Artis, the leader of Benedict College, in South Carolina. Artis has leveraged a greater student safety net, tougher academic policies, and shift away from marketing around fun to try to raise graduation rates. www.chronicle.com/article/is-c...chronicle.comIs College for Fun? This President Says Not Quite.Roslyn Clark Artis knows being a killjoy isn’t popular. She’s OK with that. 000 0
kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · 26/05/2026A soundbite from the provost in this article I wrote about the University of Arizona's controversial new admissions strategy: "It is not appropriate for us to take students who we know have no chance of being successful and don’t have the financial wherewithal.” www.chronicle.com/article/the-...chronicle.comThe University That Chose to ShrinkA flagship bets smaller classes mean better outcomes. 000 0
kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · 01/05/2026My @chronicle.com profile of the president of DePauw University, Lori White, who has made substantial investments in student engagement. Given all the problems college kids are saddled with, I wondered: will it work? www.chronicle.com/article/a-pr...chronicle.comThis College Spends Far More Than Its Peers on Student Support. Will It Work?DePauw University’s Lori White is alarmed at campus disconnection. She believes the cure is creating scaffolding for social life. 000 0
kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · 29/04/2026Clicked so fast. Is anyone seeing this on their campus? Write me: kate.hidalgobellows@chronicle.com thehustle.co/originals/ca...thehustle.coCan men’s volleyball save American colleges from financial doom?A demographic cliff is threatening hundreds of universities. They’re relying on niche sports to stay open. 000 0
kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · 27/04/2026The Chronicle's hiring a senior reporter to cover political influence in higher education. Can't emphasize enough how great of a gig this is and what a pleasure it is to work in this newsroom. $$, location info, beat details in the link jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/thechr...jobs.dayforcehcm.comJob Details | Dayforce JobsFind your next adventure 001 1
kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Wow president.umich.edu/news-communi...president.umich.eduPresidential transition update | Office of the President 000 0
kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · 06/04/2026An astute @emmymrtin.bsky.social on college students self-regulating AI use. www.chronicle.com/article/when...chronicle.comWhen AI Use Makes You UncoolStudents are setting their own rules, judging one another, and often using the tools in secret. 010 1
kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · 26/03/2026Everyone knows Harvard sued the Trump administration. But did you know the California State University system is also suing the federal government? The case hinges around San Jose State allowing a transgender volleyball player to compete -- years ago. www.chronicle.com/article/the-...chronicle.comThe Trump Feud You Haven’t Heard AboutSan José State joins Harvard as the only other university to sue after being targeted. 020 2
kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · 20/03/2026New: www.chronicle.com/article/a-pa...chronicle.com‘A Painful Reckoning’: After Bombshell Report, Higher Ed Scrambles to Review Cesar Chavez TributesThe New York Times reported Wednesday that the labor-rights activist sexually abused and groomed girls for years. Many colleges host programs, statues, and other markers of his legacy. 022 2
kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · 12/03/2026Mergers & Acquisitions & Basketball www.chronicle.com/article/will...chronicle.comWill a Merger Swallow This Small College’s Sudden Success on the Court?Queens University of Charlotte’s new life in Division I might be short-lived. 011 1
kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · 03/03/2026The Chronicle has live updates for how the war in Iran is affecting higher ed. www.chronicle.com/article/iran...chronicle.comIran War Live Updates: Scattered Student Protests in U.S. as Satellite Campuses Remain RemoteMilitary strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran have upended the daily operations of American universities with campuses, programs, and students in the region. 111 1
Reposted by kate hidalgo bellowsLee Gardner @leegee.bsky.social · 19/02/2026Please enjoy @shenandoahkate.bsky.social’s fine profile of Vandy’s polarizing president.chronicle.comDaniel Diermeier Is Higher Ed’s Most Divisive Figure. He’s Fine With That.The Vanderbilt chancellor says reform will save the sector. His critics say he’s promoting himself. 021 2
kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · 18/02/2026Wrote about the Vanderbilt chancellor for @chronicle.com. Depending on where you stand, he's a calculated opportunist or a savior of higher ed. www.chronicle.com/article/high...chronicle.comHigher Ed’s Most Divisive ChancellorDaniel Diermeier says reform will save the sector. His critics say he’s exploiting its crisis. 011 1
kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · 09/02/2026Wow www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/u...nytimes.comNew Email Shows Bard’s President Thanked Epstein for Caribbean Trip 110 1
Reposted by kate hidalgo bellowsChronicle of Higher Education @chronicle.com · 23/01/202610U has helped academic chiefs through the endless torrent of controversies and crises that colleges face. chroni.cl/4aaTNvichronicle.comHigher Ed’s Secret Provost ClubIn 10U, chief academic officers at private research universities gather, share ideas, and commiserate. 011 1
Reposted by kate hidalgo bellowsDominique Baker @bakerdphd.bsky.social · 23/01/2026GOSSIP! 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...chronicle.comHigher Ed’s Secret Provost ClubIn 10U, chief academic officers at private research universities gather, share ideas, and commiserate. 65412 54
kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · 23/01/2026For @chronicle.com, I wrote about a secret provost club. Well, formerly. www.chronicle.com/article/high...chronicle.comHigher Ed’s Secret Provost ClubIn 10U, chief academic officers at private research universities gather, share ideas, and commiserate. 012 2
kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · 22/01/2026www.chronicle.com/article/the-...chronicle.com‘The Perception of Danger Everywhere’: Navigating Campus Life Amid ICE EnforcementLocals, students, and college officials in the Twin Cities describe the mood as tense, apprehensive, and heavy. 000 0
kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · 21/01/2026Penn Slams Trump Administration’s Demand for Personal Information of Jewish Employees www.chronicle.com/blogs/the-tr...chronicle.comPenn Slams Trump Administration’s Demand for Personal Information of Jewish EmployeesUniversity 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.” 000 0
kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · 13/01/2026Alpha 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-...chronicle.comWhy a Fraternity Wants Students to Pay Up for an Alleged Hazing IncidentAlpha Sigma Phi is suing its former undergraduate members at Rutgers University for damages after a pledge was left in critical condition. 000 0
Reposted by kate hidalgo bellowsAdam Harris @adamhsays.com · 12/01/2026"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...chronicle.comAnother Former Republican Lawmaker Snags a Permanent Presidency in FloridaManny Diaz Jr., the newly appointed president of the University of West Florida, was named sole finalist in November after serving as the interim. 134 4
kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · 08/01/2026ODU president statement on ICE shooting. www.odu.edu/article/a-st...odu.eduA 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... 010 1
Reposted by kate hidalgo bellowskate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · 27/12/2025We'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...jobs.dayforcehcm.comJob Details | Dayforce JobsFind your next adventure 001 1
kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · 27/12/2025We'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...jobs.dayforcehcm.comJob Details | Dayforce JobsFind your next adventure 001 1
Reposted by kate hidalgo bellowskate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · 27/12/2025The 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...jobs.dayforcehcm.comJob Details | Dayforce JobsFind your next adventure 101 1
kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · 27/12/2025The 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...jobs.dayforcehcm.comJob Details | Dayforce JobsFind your next adventure 101 1
kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · 22/12/2025Chronicle 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...chronicle.comWhat You Read Most This YearDepartment drama. Faculty firings. Gordon Gee. Parking fees. We look back on the higher-ed topics and stories that drew the most attention. 020 2
kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · 20/12/2025Friday 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...chronicle.comAmid Political Jostling and Scrutiny of Its Board, UVa Picks a PresidentScott Beardsley, dean of the university’s Darden School of Business, will face skepticism from faculty and among Democratic lawmakers. 000 0
kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · 16/12/2025Brown 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. 000 0
kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · 16/12/2025The 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... 000 0
Reposted by kate hidalgo bellowsMegan Zahneis @mzahneis.bsky.social · 15/12/2025@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! 152 5
Reposted by kate hidalgo bellowsMegan Zahneis @mzahneis.bsky.social · 15/12/2025Calling 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. 1810 10
kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · 12/12/2025Big 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...chronicle.comCollege Marijuana Researchers Hopeful as Federal Government Moves to Reschedule DrugA new classification could enable more studies. 010 1
kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · 04/12/2025👀 www.chronicle.com/article/the-...chronicle.comHow SEC Universities Won the Enrollment WarsThe ascendance of Southern flagships is a story of sun, football, and a sophisticated recruitment strategy. 010 1
Reposted by kate hidalgo bellowsRobert Kelchen @robertkelchen.com · 04/12/2025This 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-...chronicle.comHow SEC Universities Won the Enrollment WarsThe ascendance of Southern flagships is a story of sun, football, and a sophisticated recruitment strategy. 3195 19
Reposted by kate hidalgo bellowsDominique Baker @bakerdphd.bsky.social · 04/12/2025Me & 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.'" 3539 53
kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · 02/12/2025UVa 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-...chronicle.comUVa 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. 020 2
kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · 21/11/2025The University of Virginia is pressing forward with the search for its next president. New from me: www.chronicle.com/article/here...chronicle.comAs UVa Reels From Jim Ryan’s Tell-All, Political Turmoil Hampers the Search to Replace HimLooming large are questions about whether a new leader will be expected to support — or denounce — diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. 011 1
kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · 14/11/2025Amid 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...chronicle.com‘Stunned and Angry’: James Ryan Gives First Detailed Account of His Ouster at UVaIn 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.” 298 9
kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · 29/10/2025👻Pay is $800 before taxes 🪦Can work from DC (where we're based), VA, MD, MI, WA, TX, FL, NC, or NY 🎃Internship runs February-May 🐈⬛You're treated like a staff reporter 💀Submit cover letter, five clips, resume, and three references ☠️Questions? Email sarah.brown@chronicle.com 000 0
kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · 29/10/2025What is scarier than ghouls, ghosts, and gargoyles? That’s right. Deadlines. 💀 The application for @chronicle.com’s spring internship closes on Halloween, Oct. 31. 🎃 Get your apps in! 👻 jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/thechr...jobs.dayforcehcm.comJob Details | Dayforce JobsFind your next adventure 000 0
kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · 23/10/2025New: UVA reaches settlement with Trump administration to pause investigations. www.chronicle.com/blogs/the-tr...chronicle.comU. of Virginia Will Adopt Trump’s Interpretation of DEI in Federal DealThe university has pledged to follow government guidance arguing that a wide range of diversity-related efforts and programs are illegal discrimination. 000 0