George Mason University has at least 87 staffers working on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, according to an analysis by The College Fix. To put that in perspective, there are 59 full-time history and art history professors employed at the school. Read more

OpenAI has unveiled its latest version of ChatGPT - called GPT-4o. It is faster than earlier models of the chatbot and has been programmed to sound conversational in its responses to prompts. Read more

Eight states—so far—say they’ll defy the Biden administration and not comply with the new Title IX regulations. That would imperil nearly $13 billion in federal aid for public universities in those states. Read more

Chinese nationals studying abroad report being subject to transnational surveillance by authorities, leaving them scared to speak freely Read more

Questionable research claiming benefits to “diversity, equity, and inclusion,” in corporations has been cited by at least 51 federal government entities, according to a College Fix analysis. Read more

A bipartisan bill that would reduce the cost of college is headed for Gov. Jared Polis’ signature. Read more

Volunteers are required for a clinical trial where people with depression will be treated by an AI algorithm. Read more

Years-long efforts to create and mandate diversity-themed coursework at George Mason and Virginia Commonwealth fizzled after an unusual intervention by Glenn Youngkin and last-minute actions by board members. Read more

Vice-chancellors refute claims that the selection process for their roles is politically driven Read more

Nationwide, folks are reconsidering the need for a college degree. Their reasons have varied over the years, but most people will tell you cost is their greatest barrier to entry in 2024. Read more