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
How Wealthy Universities Favor the Rich
Documents released in an antitrust lawsuit show how some elite colleges gave well-connected applicants a leg up in admissions. Are these practices ongoing? Read more
Will universities still feel free to debate social justice under Trump?
On 20 November 2024, Donald Trump nominated Linda McMahon as his education secretary. Read more
Community colleges expanding apprenticeships to address labor shortages
Entering 2025, community colleges are expanding apprenticeships and other experienced-based learning programs to address America’s labor shortage crisis and meet a growing demand for alternative forms of higher education. Read more
Seven planets are lining up in the sky next month. This is what it really means
Stargazers will be treated to a rare alignment of seven planets on 28 February when Mercury joins six other planets that are already visible in the night sky. Here's why it matters to scientists. Read more
What Higher Ed Can Expect as Trump Takes Office
Trump has promised to crack down on DEI programs, fire accreditors and abolish the Education Department. Read more
