The U.S. Education Department is doling out $50 million to help students complete the troubled federal aid form. Access advocates say it’s not too late to make an impact—but time is of the essence. Read more

Amid a large number of competing priorities for the next government, focusing on skills and communities is probably the only way for institutions to secure the support they need, conference hears Read more

Children who grow up in neglectful or abusive environments are safer attending school than being educated at home, according to a review of serious safeguarding failures in England in which six children died and 35 were harmed in one year. Read more

Most of a state “racial healing” grant will be spent on a “diversity, equity, and inclusion” consultant for Elmhurst University’s nursing school, according to documents shared with The College Fix. Read more

Gray and windy weather didn’t stop students at The College of New Jersey from showing up for planting day. They wore UGG slippers and white sneakers –not the best footwear to stomp around in the dirt, but they pressed on, clearing weeds and then planting 70 native plants. They were laughing and asking for help, many of them hadn’t gardened before. Read more

How good is artificial intelligence at solving those knotty interpersonal problems that can strain our relationships? David Robson puts the "wise reasoning" of chatbots to the test. Read more

Amid attacks in multiple states on shared governance, faculty members seek to strengthen their role at America’s oldest higher education institution. Read more

Global survey of peer reviewers reveals deep distrust towards ChatGPT, with some calling for a complete ban on its use in research and academia Read more

Facing financial pressure and unavoidable budget cuts, Pennsylvania State University is offering its employees voluntary buyouts at its Commonwealth Campuses through May 31. Read more

Migration Advisory Committee says the risks are low, despite Tory claims the route is being exploited Read more