Student loan forgiveness rewards unwise decision-making, not hard work
The University of Alabama wasn’t the first school on my list as a high school senior. Read more
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Humanities majors are thriving at Grove City College, bucking trend of decline nationwide
An English professor at Grove City College, a Christian university in Pennsylvania, explained why he believes humanities majors are up at his school despite a national decline. Read more
‘Terror’ threats continue into 2022-23 at several universities, including Howard
Institutions should ensure their policies and procures in responding to bomb threats are updated. Read more
‘Campaigning to keep the lights on’: the desperate plight of England’s schools and universities
Education leaders in England fear one thing: that schools, colleges and universities will be hammered by the cost of living crisis but will not be enough of a priority to get the help they need from government. And they see little hope from a change in leadership at No 10. Read more
Undeclared pools in France uncovered by AI technology
The discovery of thousands of undeclared private swimming pools in France has provided an unexpected windfall for French tax authorities. Read more
New Bill targets endowments
Federal legislation would require public and private colleges with endowments over $1 billion to cover between 25 and 75 percent of all students’ cost of attendance. Higher ed experts say colleges won’t be able to do that, given strict rules around endowment spending. Read more
Universities compounded the student mental health crisis during the pandemic
In study from Boston University (BU), researchers found that mental health is worsening among college students in the United States. Read more
Teacher Education Programs Desperately Seek Students
Education colleges and teacher preparation programs are creating new incentives to lure students, hoping to reverse years of enrollment declines and fill classroom vacancies. Read more
Troy University students will train in how to combat woke corporations
Troy University students this fall will have an opportunity to learn about moral and anti-woke business practices thanks to a free market center on campus. Read more
Playing music in childhood linked to a sharper mind in old age, study suggests
The ageing rocker clinging on to their youth may be a figure of mockery, but research suggests they should be envied for their sharpness of mind. Read more
