Republicans Threaten to Remove Colleges’ Accreditation Over Civil Rights Violations
But, the federal government has no say in whether an individual college is accredited, experts say. That decision is up to the accreditors. Read more
Alien worlds might not have a night and day. How would that change evolution?
Distinct days and nights have helped life flourish on Earth. But many alien worlds capable of supporting life may not have such clear delineations. Read more
Do liberal arts colleges pay off? What the data say
Going to a liberal arts college is usually an expensive way to get a bachelor’s degree. With students more mindful of high tuition, many liberal arts colleges are seeing enrollment drop—and some are closing altogether. Read more
ASU under fire after Harris campaign accesses data to text 70,000 students
The Kamala Harris presidential campaign texted 70,000 Arizona State University students and a total of 150,000 students statewide, urging them to vote for her. Now, students, a professor, and a state representative are demanding answers. Read more
How hurricane conspiracy theories took over social media
A deluge of misinformation online about back-to-back hurricanes in the US has been fuelled by a social media universe that rewards engagement over truth. Read more
Chegg Accused of Breaching Australia’s Anti-Cheating Law
U.S.-based education support site taken to court by regulator in first test of nascent legislation. Read more
Ethnic minority leaders upholding white supremacy, says professor
Kalwant Bhopal claims senior academics of colour succeed by ‘performing whiteness’ Read more
32% of grad students don’t finish in six years: study
Nearly one in three graduate students do not finish their degree within six years, a new study found. Read more
The 10 least valuable college degrees—only 1 helps grads earn more than $50,000
A college degree can help you financially get ahead, compared to a high school diploma alone. Read more
AI could save teachers ‘hours’ of marking time
Schools in Liverpool are being offered the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to help teachers tailor lessons to individual children and mark their homework. Read more
