Harvard Has No University-Wide Senate—Professors Are Proposing One
Amid attacks in multiple states on shared governance, faculty members seek to strengthen their role at America’s oldest higher education institution. Read more
The world.edu network focuses on education, science, innovation and the environment.
Here you can submit and vote on the best content from the world’s leading organisations and websites.
‘Burn it with fire!’ ChatGPT use ‘polarises’ peer reviewers
Global survey of peer reviewers reveals deep distrust towards ChatGPT, with some calling for a complete ban on its use in research and academia Read more
Penn State provides voluntary buyouts to mitigate its deficit
Facing financial pressure and unavoidable budget cuts, Pennsylvania State University is offering its employees voluntary buyouts at its Commonwealth Campuses through May 31. Read more
No evidence foreign students are abusing UK graduate visas, review finds
Migration Advisory Committee says the risks are low, despite Tory claims the route is being exploited Read more
George Mason University has nearly 100 DEI staffers, analysis finds
George Mason University has at least 87 staffers working on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, according to an analysis by The College Fix. To put that in perspective, there are 59 full-time history and art history professors employed at the school. Read more
How good is the latest version of ChatGPT?
OpenAI has unveiled its latest version of ChatGPT - called GPT-4o. It is faster than earlier models of the chatbot and has been programmed to sound conversational in its responses to prompts. Read more
Political Standoff Over Title IX Puts Red State Colleges in No-Win Situation
Eight states—so far—say they’ll defy the Biden administration and not comply with the new Title IX regulations. That would imperil nearly $13 billion in federal aid for public universities in those states. Read more
Chinese students face ‘sinister pattern’ of surveillance overseas
Chinese nationals studying abroad report being subject to transnational surveillance by authorities, leaving them scared to speak freely Read more
Flawed DEI research cited by 51 federal agencies
Questionable research claiming benefits to “diversity, equity, and inclusion,” in corporations has been cited by at least 51 federal government entities, according to a College Fix analysis. Read more
Colorado set to offer two years of free college
A bipartisan bill that would reduce the cost of college is headed for Gov. Jared Polis’ signature. Read more
