We often think of art as uniquely human, something that separates us from machines. But what happens when an algorithm takes over to create images based on data? We meet Ai-Da, the world's first artist robot to find out how AI is blurring the line between creation and automation and raising questions about the essence of art itself. Read more
The Education Department has selected 200 colleges eligible for recognition of their efforts to boost degree completion. But some experts question how it chose the institutions. Read more
Nova university programme criticised for only having white instructors and for some of its content, such as session on ‘does racism really exist?’ Read more
An admissions counselor at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania recently shared a social media post condemning supporters of former President Donald Trump, calling them “pieces of s***,” as seen from a screenshot obtained by Campus Reform. Read more
New research from a Harvard University professor refutes a widely cited study that concluded black newborns had better survival rates when cared for by black doctors. Read more
In his final three months as head of the International Association of University Presidents, Fernando León García notices a troubling trend brewing. Despite members’ commitment to globalizing education and eradicating inequity, colleges and universities are slowly reverting to old habits. Read more
October’s full Moon will start being visible on Thursday and it is set to be the brightest supermoon of the year. Read more.
Columbia University has barred vocal pro-Israel faculty member Shai Davidai from campus because of unspecified conduct on Oct. 7, 2024—the anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israelis, when there were demonstrations on campus. Read more
Universities are expanding their offerings in urban design courses as megalopolises experience rapid growth Read more
Many colleges are under financial pressure, and the cracks are starting to show. At least 20 colleges closed in 2024, and more are set to shut down after the current academic year, according to the latest tally by Implan, an economic software and analysis company. Read more
