Stanford student gov’t demands special center for illegal immigrant students
Stanford University’s undergraduate senate voted to “support and increase” resources for illegal immigrant students, commonly referred to as “Dreamers.” Read more
What are colleges worried about most right now?
2024 shed insightful light on the top risks faced by colleges and universities, according to a new report from United Educators: “Top Risks Report: Insights for Higher Education.” Based on responses from over 194 institutions, 71% identified enrollment as the biggest risk. Read more
A Murky Setback for DACA
An appeals court ruled that DACA is unlawful but limited the scope and stayed the ruling, so students shouldn’t see any immediate changes. Read more
Human hands are astonishing tools. Here’s why robots are struggling to match them
Our hands perform thousands of complex tasks every day – can artificial intelligence help robots match these extraordinary human appendages? Read more
Cheating Has Become Normal
Faculty members are overwhelmed, and the solutions aren’t clear. Read more
Academics must retake control of Australian higher education
The executive cadre clearly didn’t see the crises around revenue, leadership and public standing coming Read more
MIT still requires DEI essay of grad students after abandoning faculty pledge
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology still requires a diversity, equity and inclusion essay for some students despite banning DEI faculty statements last spring. Read more
Florida’s ‘Vague, Viewpoint-Discriminatory’ Law Is Unconstitutional, Professors’ Lawsuit Says
In a federal lawsuit filed Thursday, six Florida professors are challenging a state law championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis that sought to stamp out “woke” ideology from public colleges. Read more
How sports betting fleeced students of their money—and mental health
High-risk gambling wasn’t on Amaura Kemmerer’s radar in 2008 when worked at Northeastern University’s wellness center. However, the rise of online sports betting platforms has created a pervasive—and oftentimes understated—issue for young adults, carrying potentially dire consequences for their mental health. Read more
AI could help diagnose dementia through eye tests
Scottish researchers are working on a new AI tool that could be used by high-street opticians to spot the early signs of dementia. Read more
