Ivy League changes mind, SATs no longer racist
After ditching standardized testing — in part by arguing they advance systemic race inequity — a parade of top universities recently announced they are reinstating the SAT requirement. Read more
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Digital Media literacy becoming a Graduation requirement
As concerns mount about online misinformation, AI-created images and the ethics of the digital landscape, several institutions are requiring courses in digital media literacy. Read more
Inside looksmaxxing, the extreme cosmetic social media trend
Online communities that present a dangerous view of male beauty are growing in popularity. When does a quest for self-improvement become something darker? Read more
In an ‘unforced error,’ the feds just botched financial aid data for roughly 200K students
The U.S. Department of Education sent hundreds of thousands of inaccurate student financial aid assessments to colleges in recent weeks, it acknowledged Friday—an error it blamed on an outside vendor. Read more
South Korea agrees deal to join Horizon Europe
Association agreement will be signed later this year, European Commission says, with Korea joining framework programme in 2025 Read more
Playground bullies do prosper – and go on to earn more in middle age
Five-decade UK study finds that aggression at school leads to better-paying jobs, while those with emotional instability went on to earn less Read more
‘Politically weaponized’: Republicans criticize federally funded plan to have students register voters
Republican leaders are responding with skepticism to the Biden administration’s plans to hire students to register voters and work in polling places. Read more
Two neighboring northwest Ohio universities to merge
Two smaller northwest Ohio colleges are merging, though the two campuses will remain open. Read more
Scientists search for mysterious ghost particles
Some physicists have long suspected that mysterious 'ghost' particles in the world around us could greatly advance our understanding of the true nature of the Universe. Read more
Davenport U Launches Bilingual Degree Program for Latino Students
The private university in Michigan is producing online degree programs with courses that alternate between English and Spanish each week. Read more
