A new campaign to end unpaid internships
Research by NACE shows that paid internships benefit graduates far more than unpaid ones. Now the organization is pushing for legislation to ban the latter. Read more
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Google DeepMind AI speeds up search for disease genes
Google's AI firm DeepMind has used artificial intelligence to identify changes in human DNA that might cause diseases. Read more
CU Boulder requires candidates for conservative professorship to submit DEI statement
Applicants who seek a position as the “Visiting Scholar in Conservative Thought and Policy” at the University of Colorado Boulder must submit a diversity statement to be considered. Read more
AI writing services proliferating despite essay mill bans
Universities should target major platforms that continue to host adverts for contract cheating companies, finds UCL report Read more
Fathers have ‘unique effect’ on children’s educational outcomes, study finds
Children whose fathers read, play, sing and draw with them show a “small but significant” increase in their educational attainment at primary school, according to research that suggests just 10 minutes a day could make a difference. Read more
Here are 2 ways colleges are grounding their holistic admissions process
With standardized testing losing steam and affirmative action ending, admission officers have to adapt new critical frameworks to study potential students’ fit at a given institution. Enter “holistic admission” or “holistic review,” higher education’s biggest buzz phrase in this next application cycle. Read more
Barriers to Tenure and Promotion Persist for Psychology Faculty of Color
A report by the American Psychological Association outlines the barriers many faculty members of color face and calls for increased transparency in the tenure and promotion process. Read more
Inside Tiktok’s real-life frenzies – from riots to false murder accusations
TikTok is driving online frenzies that encourage anti-social behaviour in the real world, a BBC Three investigation reveals. Read more
UMich tells faculty to use ‘inclusive language,’ check ‘privilege’ in fall training sessions
New faculty training courses at the University of Michigan this fall ask employees to check their “privilege,” use “inclusive language” for LGBTQ+ individuals, and respond to “harmful microaggressions” on campus. Read more
This major accreditation body is helping legitimize alternative credentials
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is launching a new initiative to tackle the proliferation of alternative credential programs as higher education embraces new business models amid a changing landscape. Read more
