Month: October 2025

EducationPolicy

Texas University Faculty Allege Systematic Targeting of Humanities Programs in Restructuring Push

Faculty at the University of Texas at Austin report growing concerns about potential elimination of entire liberal arts departments. The concerns follow establishment of restructuring committees and publication of provost’s manifesto criticizing “identity-studies framework” in higher education.

Administrative Restructuring Sparks Faculty Concerns

Faculty members at the University of Texas at Austin are expressing alarm about potential elimination of entire academic departments following the quiet establishment of committees tasked with restructuring liberal arts programs, according to multiple reports from campus sources. The university, which operates as the flagship institution of the University of Texas system, has not publicly announced specific cuts, but faculty indicate they’ve learned about the committee’s formation through internal channels.

by Darren Holt
BusinessTelecom

Cumulus Media Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Nielsen Over Radio Ratings Practices

Cumulus Media has initiated legal action against Nielsen Holdings, accusing the ratings giant of anticompetitive practices in radio audience measurement. The lawsuit alleges Nielsen illegally bundles national and local ratings data, forcing broadcasters to purchase unnecessary services. Industry analysts suggest the case could reshape how radio audience data is sold and priced.

Major Radio Network Challenges Ratings Giant

Radio broadcasting network Cumulus Media has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against audience measurement firm Nielsen Media Research, according to court documents reviewed by Reuters. The lawsuit, filed in Manhattan federal court, alleges that Nielsen has been illegally leveraging its dominant position in radio ratings to suppress competition and charge inflated prices.

by Oliver Keaton