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AI creators must study consciousness, experts warn
An open letter signed by dozens of academics from around the world calls on artificial-intelligence developers to learn more about consciousness, as AI systems become more advanced. Read more
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Lewis University, St. Augustine College Announce Merger
Lewis University and St. Augustine College of Chicago have announced plans to move forward with a merger. SAC will become part of Lewis, pending approval from the Higher Learning Commission, the Illinois Board of Higher Education and the U.S. Department of Education. Read more
Georgetown U announces separate graduation ceremonies for ‘students of color’
Georgetown University’s Center for Multicultural Equity & Access released a university-wide announcement inviting graduating seniors to attend separate Multicultural Graduation Ceremonies on May 18 as "a way to bring students of color together for a final ceremony.” Read more
DfE quietly shelves plans for £100m online adult learning platform
Ministers have quietly shelved plans for a £100m online learning platform intended to form the centrepiece of Rishi Sunak’s push to improve adult numeracy. Read more
NYU to provide abortion coverage off-campus in student health plans
New York University in Manhattan will cover elective abortions under its student health plan beginning this fall, joining several other universities on both coasts in ensuring that enrolled undergraduates and graduates can get the procedure. Read more
Recent, rapid ocean warming ahead of El Niño alarms scientists
A recent, rapid heating of the world's oceans has alarmed scientists concerned that it will add to global warming. Read more
Arkansas Board Rejects Deal With University of Phoenix
Divided University of Arkansas system trustees vote down affiliation with the for-profit giant, appearing to nix a possible arrangement. Read more
CT universities could face 650 layoffs, big tuition hikes
Connecticut’s regional university and college system could eliminate more than 3,500 full and part-time jobs — including 654 layoffs — while boosting student tuition and fees by as much as $1,000 by 2025, based on funding in the latest state budget proposal. Read more
Pediatric psychology org teaches members how to be activists
The Society of Pediatric Psychology recently held its annual conference in Chicago. Materials and presentations given to attending child psychologists taught them how to be political activists. Read more
Recording reveals top Republican wants to stop students voting
Key Trump adviser warns party backers about the dangers they now face from easier registration and voting processes on campuses Read more
