UVA changes logo over slavery tie
The University of Virginia is changing its athletic logo, which mimics the school’s architectural links to slavery
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Homeschooling scholar-mom takes on Harvard prof who wants to crack down on homeschooling
But Harvard professor stands behind her position that children’s right to safety, access to diverse ideas trumps parents’ unilateral right to homeschool
Higher Education and work amid crisis
The pandemic has accelerated and worsened equity gaps in higher education and its connection to work, according to new data, which may also show paths to improving this connection.
Apple accused of ‘hostile’ app fee policies
Apple is facing mounting calls to reconsider its App Store rules, from the creators of the apps themselves.
Cut UK academic publishing fees by 25 per cent, urge universities
‘Unprecedented’ financial pressure on university budgets should result in reduced subscription charges, says UUK-Jisc group
A Hawaii university offers California students an in-person college experience for a deal
Hawaii Pacific University is offering incoming freshmen from the Golden State a golden opportunity to have in-person classes, as well as a grant to make out-of-state tuition more affordable.
Experts say American branch campuses in China may be enabling research theft
While Congress continues to investigate American universities that host Chinese government-funded “Confucius Institutes” on their campuses, a different type of financial entanglement has gotten the notice of observers: universities that sponsor branch campuses and joint programs overseas.
UOregon condemns ‘unacceptable’ statue vandalism…but bows to perpetrator’s demands
Two historic statues were toppled at the University of Oregon.
‘Far-Reaching Consequences’
U.S. Supreme Court's landmark ruling extending protections against employment discrimination to LGBTQ people has implications for how colleges define sex and enforce gender equality on campus.
Renewed sense of urgency for ‘adulting’ courses
Meeting the need for life skills lessons for young adults in the age of COVID-19, with financial management and other topics being more important than ever.
