These North Carolina counties were politically aligned. Education has divided them
In the rural mountains of North Carolina’s High Country, the population of Boone has boomed over the last two decades — and so has its voting power. Read more
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Foreign Office vetting deterring top scientists from UK, Royal Society warns
The best international scientists are being deterred from heading to the UK due to a Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) vetting scheme that is leaving researchers in limbo for months, the Royal Society has warned. Read more
Students take advantage of corporate work programs to pay for college
Students who want to pay for college have options besides taking out tens of thousands of dollars in loans — companies continue to offer tuition assistance programs, some with successful track records. Read more
Twitter users jump to Mastodon – but what is it?
In the wake of Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter, some users have been seeking alternative platforms. One of the biggest beneficiaries has been Mastodon. But what is it? Read more
Divisive Academic Freedom Conference Proceeds
Controversial event on academic freedom at Stanford University goes forward amid controversy. Speakers include Amy Wax, Jordan Peterson, Scott Atlas, Joshua Katz and more. Read more
Sino-US student exchanges key to future
Reality begins with a dream. A dream you dream alone can be fantasy; a dream we dream together can become a reality. Read more
‘The endpoint of critical race theory’: Columbia University faces backlash for segregated graduations
Columbia University in New York City will host virtual graduation ceremonies segregated by race, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status, in addition to its main commencement ceremonies for all students. Read more
Kremlin trails mandatory ‘propaganda’ course for students
Scholar warns that growing influence of ideology over education could be ‘the most dangerous thing’ happening in modern-day Russia Read more
Academics join failed petition to get Justice Barrett book canceled
The publisher of Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s forthcoming book rejected calls by some in the publishing industry and academia to cancel it. Read more
Billions being spent in metaverse land grab
Nearly $2bn (£1.75bn) has been spent on virtual land in the past 12 months, as people and companies race to get a foothold in the metaverse, research shows. Read more
