US lawmakers line up to attack TikTok at CEO hearing
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Stress Prevents Students From Pursuing Higher Ed
A new study finds most people who have never attended college cite stress as a key factor. Researchers say promoting campus mental health resources might help win them over. Read more
Texas campus bans drag show
Amid nationwide campaign to restrict LGBTQ rights, head of public institution forbids fundraiser on grounds that drag is ‘misogyny’ Read more
West Midlands school criticised after death threats to gay Muslim speaker
A West Midlands school has been criticised for failing to “teach controversial issues in a way that is safe for everyone”, after a gay Muslim speaker was challenged by students and later received death threats on social media. Read more
Stanford law students who shouted down judge may be reported to California Bar
A law professor at George Washington University said he may file complaints intended to prevent Stanford Law School students who ambushed Judge Kyle Duncan from being admitted to the California Bar if campus administrators do not punish them for their disruptions. Read more
Former chancellor sees accreditation risk in North Dakota higher ed tenure bill
A former North Dakota higher education leader is warning that a bill to change faculty tenure could risk the accreditation of Bismarck State College and Dickinson State University. Read more
Bard: Google’s rival to ChatGPT launches for over-18s
Google has started rolling out its AI chatbot Bard, but it is only available to certain users and they have to be over the age of 18. Read more
Pearson, Once a Market Leader, Leaves Online Services Business
The educational services giant, which has been supplanted in the space by 2U, Coursera and others, sells its online services unit to a private equity firm in an unsettled landscape. Read more
Top 10 Chinese universities in Times World University Rankings
A total of 12 universities in the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong SAR entered the top 100 global ranking, with Tsinghua University taking the 16th spot, followed by Peking University at 17th and the University of Hong Kong at 31st, according to Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Read more
‘Test case’ Pennsylvania plans university funding overhaul
All eyes turn to large and poorly funded state system as it considers further cutbacks, providing clues as to how the US will tackle demographic changes Read more
