Harrisburg University Abruptly Closes International Campuses
The university is closing campuses in Panama and the U.A.E., backtracking on plans for international expansion as other U.S. institutions have done in recent months. Read more
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Public sector pay rises put pressure on universities to up offer
Big pay hikes for doctors and teachers could trigger mood change on more industrial action, say experts Read more
Which College Groups Have the Highest Enrollment
Statistical snapshots of bachelor’s degrees conferred by colleges in 32 disciplines over time, from 2015 to 2021 Read more
Service statements emerge as possible constructive alternative to DEI statements
Two scholars successfully convinced their peers to use service statements instead of DEI statements in one CU Boulder department Read more
Do college degrees lead to better jobs? Typically, yes
By 2031, we’ll see the number of good jobs grow by 15.2 million, and 85% of them will require some postsecondary education. A college degree may not be the only postsecondary option for high school graduates, but it may be preferred among those who value earnings potential. Read more
Elite athletes face appalling online abuse. This Games, the Paris Olympics is trying to shield them from it
An AI algorithm is wading through the oceans of content social media users are posting about the Olympics with a singular mission: neutralising online abuse. Read more
Declining Enrollment, FAFSA Issues Led to More Cuts in July
Enrollment challenges, compounded by the FAFSA fiasco, drove layoffs and program cuts as colleges sought to plug budget holes. Read more
Deakin’s landmark India campus seeks to help tackle unemployment
Industry links seen as key for one of the first foreign universities to set up a base in India Read more
U. Arizona accused of soliciting minors for LGBTQ+ program without parental consent
A University of Arizona “pride” program is facing backlash for allegedly working with a local school district to solicit minors for LGBTQ+ mental health screenings without a parent’s consent. Read more
Microsoft says cyber-attack triggered latest outage
A global outage affecting Microsoft products including email service Outlook and video game Minecraft has been resolved, the technology giant said in an update. Read more
