Academics say names added to Israel-Gaza letter ‘without consent’
Researcher whose name appeared on letter coordinated by the group Scholars for Truth About Genocide says he has no idea how it got there Read more
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Free speech group sues Secretary Rubio over student deportations, right to voice opinions
Amid an on-going debate about noncitizens’ right to free speech, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression has sued Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Trump administration for allegedly violating international students’ rights. Read more
3 big misconceptions about “some-college, no-degree” learners
There’s an assumption throughout higher education that adult learners who want to finish their degree will simply return to the institution where they stopped out. Read more
Publishers fear AI summaries are hitting online traffic
When actress Sorcha Cusack left the BBC drama Father Brown in January, it made headlines, including for the newspapers owned by Reach, among them The Mirror, and the Daily Express. Read more
More Faculty Assign Digital Textbooks, Teach Online Classes Post-Pandemic
In-person instruction remains the most popular teaching method, but digital and hybrid courses continue to gain traction, according to a recent study. Read more
Work-Study funding, Child Care at risk of severe cuts in House Bill, advocates warn
College advocates warn that a series of cuts tucked into a U.S. House of Representatives budget bill could have serious consequences for struggling students and institutions. Read more
China aims for ‘agile’ education with fast-track degree approvals
New action plan lets universities launch AI and tech-focused majors within months in response to changing labour market demands Read more
Trans athlete sues Princeton for ‘dehumanizing’ removal from women’s track meet
A trans-identifying man recently filed a lawsuit against Princeton University, alleging he was illegally removed from a women’s track meet this year. Read more
Study flags safety risks of Meta AI chatbots
Meta AI chatbots on Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook reinforce destructive behavior, such as self-harm and cultural stereotyping, and ultimately pose an unhealthy risk for teens and young adults, a new analysis contends. Read more
Accreditors’ new frontier
As microcredentials proliferate and attract millions of students, some accreditors are ready to launch quality checks for alternative credential providers. Read more
