NSF grants nearly $7.5 million to universities developing anti-‘misinformation’ tools
NSF grants nearly $7.5 million to universities developing anti-'misinformation' tools Read more
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StuDocu: academics angry as lecture notes shared without consent
Note-sharing platform accused of cashing in on students uploading teaching materials Read more
Professor who was suspended after refusing to grade black students more leniently sues UCLA
An accounting professor who was suspended from UCLA’s Anderson School of Management for refusing to grade black students more leniently in the immediate aftermath of George Floyd’s death has filed a lawsuit against the school for harming his professional reputation. Read more
Are more than 40% of unvaccinated college students really submitting fake cards?
Some colleges with COVID-19 mandates have installed policies intended to prevent the submission of false documents. Read more
Amazon’s algorithms taken to task in landmark bill
The methods Amazon and other employers use to monitor, reward and discipline warehouse workers are being shaken up in California. Read more
Improving Equity in the Liberal Arts
The Schuler Education Foundation plans to give $500 million to up to 25 liberal arts colleges -- including Bates, Carleton and Union -- to expand access for underserved students. Read more
Schools in England unwittingly distribute Covid vaccination hoax message
Several schools in England have unwittingly distributed a hoax message about Covid vaccinations for children that the Department for Health and Social Care has condemned as “dangerous” misinformation. Read more
Early fall enrollment data shows mix of success, struggles at 10 universities
Some institutions have seen a boost from freshman class. Read more
Penn removes suffragette’s name from ‘feminist’ center to prioritize ‘inclusiveness’
The University of Pennsylvania renamed its gender studies hub the “Center for Research in Feminist, Queer, and Transgender Studies.” Read more
Amazon announces Astro the home robot
Amazon is launching Astro, its first household robot, powered by its Alexa smart home technology. Read more
