Stephanie Saul

New York

S'all good. Currently covering colleges, universities, and a few other topics for @nytimesnational. Send me your story ideas at [email protected]

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University of California's new president will come from Texas

1 week ago | sfexaminer.com | Stephanie Saul |Shawn Hubler

The University of California system announced Friday that its new president would be James Milliken, a longtime public university leader who currently serves at the University of Texas system and previously ran the City University of New York and the University of Nebraska. At a fraught time in higher education, Milliken, 68, is regarded as an experienced and relatively safe choice to lead the nation's most prestigious public university system.
University of California's New President, James Milliken, Will Come From Texas

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Stephanie Saul |Shawn Hubler

James B. Milliken will lead the California system, relinquishing his position as the chancellor of the University of Texas system. The University of California system announced on Friday that its new president would be James B. Milliken, a longtime public university leader who currently serves at the University of Texas system and previously ran the City University of New York and the University of Nebraska.
Harvard Hires Conservative Lawyers to Fight Trump Administration

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Stephanie Saul |Alan Blinder

Harvard has hired lawyers connected to conservative Supreme Court justices and President Trump himself to fight its case against the government. A former Texas solicitor general who argued in favor of abortion restrictions. Two former clerks to Justice Clarence Thomas, one of the Supreme Court's most conservative members. And a one-time adviser to the Trump Organization.
Trump Says He's 'Just Gotten Started,' and Anti-Tourism Tactics in Europe

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Tracy Mumford |Will Jarvis |Ian Stewart |Jessica Metzger |Jonathan Swan |Stephanie Saul

By Image President Trump marked the first 100 days of his second term on Tuesday at a rally in Michigan. Credit... Haiyun Jiang for The New York Times Jonathan Swan is a White House reporter for The Times, covering the administration of Donald J. Trump. Stephanie Saul reports on colleges and universities, with a recent focus on the dramatic changes in college admissions and the debate around diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education.
Under Trump pressure, Harvard University revamps diversity office

2 weeks ago | telegraphindia.com | Stephanie Saul

The decision follows similar reorganisations across the country by universities, which appeared to be aimed at placating conservative critics who have attacked diversity offices as left-wing indoctrination factories Stephanie Saul Published 30.04.25, 06:57 AM Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Harvard, Under Pressure, Revamps D.E.I. Office

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Stephanie Saul

Harvard is revamping its diversity, equity and inclusion office in a move that seemed to accede to the Trump administration, even as the university has sued the administration and accused it of unlawfully interfering in the university's affairs. An email to the Harvard community on Monday announced that the office had been renamed the Office of Community and Campus Life.
Emerging From a Collective Silence, Universities Organize to Fight Trump

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Stephanie Saul |Alan Blinder

A recent group statement showed that the nation's academic leaders, at first reluctant to oppose the president's moves, are beginning to unite. The Trump administration's swift initial rollout of orders seeking more control over universities left schools thunderstruck. Fearing retribution from a president known to retaliate against his enemies, most leaders in higher education responded in February with silence.
With Black Enrollment Down, Amherst College Faces an Identity Crisis

2 weeks ago | phillytrib.com | Stephanie Saul

One of the nation’s most elite liberal arts schools, Amherst College has historically also been one of its most diverse. In 2023, federal data revealed that its overall Black enrollment, 11% of the student body, far outstripped many other similar institutions. So it was particularly jarring to the Amherst community last fall when data for the entering freshman class revealed that only 3% of its members were Black.
After Black Enrollment Fell, Amherst College Faces an Identity Crisis

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Stephanie Saul

Amherst was known for its diverse student population. Now it is trying to save that legacy without violating the law. One of the nation's most elite liberal arts schools, Amherst College has historically also been one of its most diverse. In 2023, federal data revealed that its overall Black enrollment, 11 percent of the student body, far outstripped many other similar institutions.
With Black Enrollment Down, Amherst College Faces an Identity Crisis

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Stephanie Saul

1 hour agoMusk risked Tesla's health to help our country. We should thank him, not hate him. | OpinionElon Musk, at great personal and professional cost, has devoted his time to finding ways to cut through the bureaucracy and downsize government where it makes sense. Billionaire Elon Musk says he will spend a lot less time hanging out with President Donald Trump starting in May.