Kentucky Explores Creating New College in ‘Postsecondary Desert’
State lawmakers believe a new four-year university would help increase degree attainment in rural areas. Read more
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Venture science doctorate reorientates PhDs towards start-ups
Reimagined PhD that provides students with business training and industry contacts is attracting interest from governments and science philanthropists Read more
Coordinated social media campaign attempts to smear Gay’s Jewish replacement as agent of ‘Zionist control’
Following former Harvard University President Claudine Gay’s resignation, Provost Alan Garber will be serving as interim president of the university. Read more
UMass Boston removes DEI requirements from job listings
The University of Massachusetts Boston will no longer require aspiring faculty members to submit “diversity, equity, and inclusion” statements following advocacy from a national free speech group. Read more
SpaceX accused of unlawfully firing staff critical of Elon Musk
SpaceX has been accused of unlawfully firing eight workers who were critical of its multi-billionaire chief executive Elon Musk. Read more
Students find Erasmus replacement scheme inadequate, analysis finds
Students find Erasmus replacement scheme inadequate, analysis finds Some UK applicants forced to quit Turing scheme when places not confirmed or they failed to receive funds in time Read more
Houston universities move on from DEI offices as new Texas law takes effect
While the new law went into effect Monday, the University of Houston has been preparing for it since August. Donna Cornell, the vice chancellor for the UH system, said during a board meeting in August that the university still planned to provide needed services to its students and staff. Read more
Online Pioneers Begin Urgent Pursuit of Value From AI
Paul LeBlanc is stepping down from SNHU’s presidency to help push higher ed to take the generative intelligence challenge far more seriously. Read more
3 times universities caved to leftist student demands in 2023
Cornell plans to reallocate funds from existing classes towards new credit classes focusing on an 'anti-racism' agenda. Read more
Online pioneers begin urgent pursuit of value from AI
Stepping down from SNHU presidency, LeBlanc joins Siemens in pushing US higher education to take the generative intelligence challenge far more seriously Read more
