‘Radical shift’: New laws are placing limits on higher ed
State lawmakers have pitched dozens of new laws that aim to “extend a web of control” over higher ed, according to a prominent anti-censorship group. Read more
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Psychology Course Urges Students to Make Friends
A class at Emmanuel College teaches students the tools for living a happy life, including altruism, gratitude, time in nature and social connection. Read more
What screen time does to children’s brains is more complicated than it seems
The other day, while I was doing some household chores, I handed my youngest child his dad's iPad to keep him entertained. But after a while I suddenly felt uneasy: I wasn't keeping a close eye on how long he had spent using it or what he was looking at. So I told him it was time to stop. Read more
Gregory Washington’s Gamble
The president of George Mason — and faculty leaders — may be punished for defending university policies. Read more
University entrants from deprived areas on the rise in Scotland
Two institutions enrol almost 40 per cent of all students from poorer regions as intake drops at other universities Read more
Pro-life student alleges Springfield College kicked her out after complaint about abortion assignment
A former student is suing Springfield College for $500,000, alleging the school violated her civil rights and discriminated against her religious beliefs after she was required to observe an abortion procedure. Read more
Trump administration investigating Duke over race-related discrimination allegations
The Trump administration announced it is investigating Duke University and the Duke Law Journal for allegedly using race-based discrimination to pick law journal members. Read more
4 Steps to help your students read like Scientists
How to teach undergraduates to tackle a dense academic paper in a manageable way. Read more
UK gets first female Astronomer Royal in 350 years
Astronomer Prof Michele Dougherty did not study science in secondary school – but was instead inspired to learn more about space after using her father's telescope. Read more
Will Trump’s Bill Reverse Health Improvements for College Students?
Massive cuts to a federal health insurance program could impact the 3.4 million college students who rely on it. Read more
