EU Commission to make it easier to sue over AI products
The European Commission has proposed new rules to help people harmed by products using artificial intelligence (AI) and digital devices like drones. Read more
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Another for-profit is shutting down as Department of Education closes in on others
Stratford University's president admits new guidelines to ensure success were too much to overcome. Now, its students and employees face an uncertain future. Read more
Supreme Court term limits amendment proposed by legal scholars across the spectrum
A group of legal scholars that represent different political philosophies drafted a proposal to amend the Constitution to put term limits on Supreme Court justices, as part of a project by the National Constitution Center. Read more
One of higher ed’s worst-kept secrets is out, and it’s even grimmer than we knew
Imagine you need a service that your home state (State A) provides to its residents, but only in a limited capacity. State A requires individuals to meet certain criteria to qualify for access to this service. Read more
Making your university room into a home from home
Regardless of where you spend your first semester – halls, student housing, or at home – you’ll be surprised how much time you spend in your own room. Read more
Students recite woke pledge during white coat ceremony
University of Minnesota Medical School students recited an oath that commits to fighting oppression during a white coat ceremony. Read more
Wildlife protection helps species thrive in Europe – report
Many wildlife species are thriving in Europe thanks to protection and re-introduction, a new report finds. Read more
The Public’s Growing Doubts About College ‘Value’
Americans aren’t questioning the importance of higher education, but they’re concerned it is unaffordable and unavailable for too many people. Experts dig into the data. Read more
House approves bill permitting married couples to separate student loans
The move to allow married couples to separate consolidated student loan debt may increase the number of people eligible for the Biden administration’s debt cancellation. Read more
Misspending or Misunderstanding?
An audit report by the Department of Education’s inspector general says Gulf Coast State College misspent about $1.8 million in emergency assistance funds. College leaders say they received conflicting guidance from the department about how to spend the money. Read more
