Where are the men? Research finds record low male enrollment at U. Michigan
The University of Michigan has seen a significant drop in male attendance, according to research by Mark Perry, an economics professor and civil rights advocate. Read more
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Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise
Stark images, captured from a drone by environmental campaigners and shared with the BBC, appear to show how nickel mining has stripped forests and polluted waters in one of the most biodiverse marine habitats on Earth. Read more
What Gen Z needs to know about non-college pathways
Gen Z students feel well-informed about four-year degrees and post-high school workforce options but know less about other non-college pathways, a new survey finds. Read more
The Unraveling of the AAUP
This organization no longer knows what it stands for. Read more
Congress opens the Credential floodgates
Lawmakers are poised to extend Pell eligibility to short-term credential programs. With few guardrails in place, it could incentivize an explosion in unaccredited and for-profit providers. Read more
Private and postgraduate student numbers soar in Hong Kong
Self-funded sector swells as government offers institutions more flexibility to recruit internationally Read more
Federal bill would defund medical schools that ‘force’ DEI on students
A federal bill called the Embracing Anti-Discrimination, Unbiased Curricula, and Advancing Truth in Education Act that would stop diversity, equity, and inclusion in medical schools is receiving mixed responses from medical groups. Read more
See why employers are dropping degree requirements, per research
More U.S. companies are waiving bachelor’s degree requirements for job openings, as another quarter of employers surveyed by ResumeTemplates reported that they will drop the credential as a prerequisite for some roles by the end of this year. Read more
Students’ advocates voice Ccncern as Education Dept. amps up ID verification
About 125,000 aid applicants will have their IDs checked this summer. The department says the move is necessary to protect taxpayers. Read more
Is Google about to destroy the web?
Google says a new AI tool on its search engine will rejuvenate the internet. Others predict an apocalypse for websites. One thing is clear: the current chapter of online history is careening towards its end. Welcome to the "machine web". Read more
