LA 2028 Olympics plans air taxi service for spectators
Spectators could fly through the Los Angeles skies and escape the city's notorious traffic during the 2028 Olympic Games if the organisers have their way. Read more
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The Trump Administration Widens Its Scrutiny of Colleges, With Help From the Internet
After months of headlines about the same half-dozen or so colleges, the Trump administration and its allies seem to be trying to broadcast a more expansive message: Any college can come under its eye, not just the household names. Read more
How one college uses esports to beat student loneliness
Collegiate esports programs can be a powerful tool to combat male loneliness, says Baylor University’s first-ever esports director and coach, Adam Stanley. Read more
Priorities at U. Rhode Island include hiring more ‘faculty, staff of color’
A goal in the University of Rhode Island’s “Strategic Plan 2023-2033” to “prioritize” hiring people “of color” is raising concerns about equal protection violations among civil rights experts. Read more
White students ‘over-represented’ on Japanese university websites
Internationalisation strategies will be damaged by heavy prioritisation of students from Europe and US, report authors warn Read more
ICE Threatens OPT Visa Holders With Deportation
Immigration officials sent letters to recent international graduates on short-term work visas giving them 15 days to report employment or face removal from the country. Read more
Solving the mystery of a dinosaur mass grave at the ‘River of Death’
Hidden beneath the slopes of a lush forest in Alberta, Canada, is a mass grave on a monumental scale. Read more
Here’s what Congress’s Endowment-Tax plan might cost your College
Hundreds of millions are at stake annually in the fine print. Read more
While not simplistic, students ultimately succeed after college, research finds
Most college students today face a difficult environment while enrolled, balancing work with their class schedule to afford basic necessities. However, graduates—especially those who planned well—find employment and are financially on track to repay their loans. Read more
‘New McCarthyism:’ Professors investigated by their own universities speak out
Nearly two dozen professors investigated by their universities are now sounding the alarm on what they say were essentially witch hunts against them for doing something that upset the campus status quo. Read more
