Indian opposition accuses v-cs of right-wing affiliations
Vice-chancellors refute claims that the selection process for their roles is politically driven Read more
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Higher ed’s hefty price tag forces students to reconsider its value
Nationwide, folks are reconsidering the need for a college degree. Their reasons have varied over the years, but most people will tell you cost is their greatest barrier to entry in 2024. Read more
Obsolete, but not gone: The people who won’t give up floppy disks
The last floppy disk was made over a decade ago and doesn't even have enough capacity to store a modern smart phone picture, so why do some people still love using them? Read more
Truman Scholarships overwhelmingly awarded to progressive students for tenth year in row
Nearly three in four recipients of this year’s prestigious, federally funded Truman Scholarship have clear ties to Democratic politicians or progressive causes, a College Fix analysis found. Read more
Professors Worry About ‘Digital Surveillance’ of Their Work
Union’s survey of academics elicits concerns that electronic systems that track teaching, grades and research productivity limit independence and well-being. Read more
‘More victims than winners’ in AI’s upheaval of universities
Institutions must accept rules have changed in order to survive ‘disruptive innovation’ brought about by new technologies, says online learning expert Read more
US students blast cancellation of commencements: ‘A slap in the face’
Universities across the US are dropping or shrinking graduation ceremonies as pro-Palestinian protests continue. Some students feel they’re being punished Read more
Accreditor: Keystone College in ‘Danger of Imminent Closure’
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education warns of “misleading information” circulating about the Pennsylvania institution’s dire straits. Students can’t be sure their college will exist come fall. Read more
Polytechnic university rolls out DEI initiatives for 20 different campus divisions
A university in Massachusetts dedicated to developing future scientists and engineers also appears to be seriously focused on infusing diversity, equity and inclusion into its programs. Read more
Will AI dream up the hit TV shows of the future?
Many of us of a certain age will remember the Alan Partridge scene where he is pitching to a TV executive in a bid to get a new series commissioned. Read more
