How higher education lost its shine
As the football and girls’ soccer teams sweated through summer practice on the athletics fields at LaVergne High School, a small group of adult advisers inside shared tales of their own ordeals. Read more
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Business school professors advised to warn students about possible curriculum-induced trauma
University of Austin at Texas business school professors have been advised to warn their students about possible curriculum-induced trauma. Read more
UC San Diego hosts segregated orientation
Families of white students have been prohibited from participating in numerous college welcome programs at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) during the Fall 2022 welcome week, according to a Triton Weeks of Welcome (TWOW) advertisement. Read more
UK Student loan interest rates cut again as inflation and cost of living soar
Ministers have intervened to cut student loan interest rates in England and Wales for the second time this summer as inflation and the cost of living continue to soar. Read more
With or without federal student loan forgiveness, colleges must tackle affordability crisis, experts say
The Biden administration has promised to make a decision on student loan forgiveness within weeks, or even days. And yet, college affordability will remain an issue for years to come, experts say. Read more
Massive DEI efforts have not increased grad rates for students of color: study
Despite major diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at colleges and universities across the nation, students of color continue to lag behind the national average when it comes to graduation rates. Read more
Wildlife under stress as dry spell shrinks rivers
Environmental groups say the prolonged dry spell is having a "serious" impact on wildlife in rivers. Read more
Removing Hurdles for Religious College Athletes
New state laws are ensuring college and school athletes are allowed to wear clothing with religious significance along with their team uniforms. Read more
School pupils’ pass rates fall in Scotland for Highers and National 5s
Pass rates for Scottish pupils have fallen significantly after schools returned to using exams to grade performance for the first time since 2019. Read more
‘Anti-racism’ scholar appointed new education dean at UC Riverside
The University of California Riverside appointed an “anti-racism” scholar to lead its School of Education, according to an announcement. Read more
