‘Shockingly bad legislation’ gives ministers power to favour certain disciplines Read more

After the Supreme Court barred affirmative action, many selective colleges added essay prompts focused on identity and diversity. Will they hold up under legal scrutiny? Read more

Self-labelled neo-Luddites and the tech-stressed are searching for phones with fewer features. Industry experts cite precarious profit margins and a wobbly market around this niche need. Read more

Stanford University now employs at least 177 people — a mix of scholars and staffers — dedicated to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, a tally that does not even include employees working in the elite institution’s Title IX office. Read more

An unfortunate mistake caused 1,500 people who applied for admission to Georgia State University in Atlanta to celebrate their acceptance a little too early. Read more

The prospect of a high school or college reunion elicits shame, dread and regret. What if going could actually be good for your mental health? Read more

From heritage sites preserved for millennia to bustling ancient streets being revitalized across the nation, China's cultural venues, including museums, are enjoying a boom in popularity. Read more

A walkout at the University of California, Santa Cruz could spread to other campuses in the state. The university system is calling the strike “illegal.” Read more

There’s a big problem with generative AI, says Sasha Luccioni at Hugging Face, a machine-learning company. Generative AI is an energy hog. Read more

According to the federal government, the labor department’s wage and hour division is investigating Saint Augustine’s as an employer after employees went months without paychecks. Read more