A high school student in Louisiana has received more than $9m in scholarship offers, an amount that leaves him at least close to clinching what is believed to be a US record. Read more

As deeply motivated faculty may be about research or molding the young minds of America, it can be difficult to stay motivated when they don’t feel like their salary matches their passion. As squeamish as it can feel to speak about salary with colleagues, a new report dispels the elephant in the room. Read more

“Our challenge is to both inspire students and enforce that you cannot let ChatGPT determine you.” That according to Abner Chou, president of The Master’s University, who told The College Fix in an interview his institution’s scholars are actively working to analyze the use of ChatGPT through a Christian ethic. Read more

An open letter signed by dozens of academics from around the world calls on artificial-intelligence developers to learn more about consciousness, as AI systems become more advanced. Read more

Lewis University and St. Augustine College of Chicago have announced plans to move forward with a merger. SAC will become part of Lewis, pending approval from the Higher Learning Commission, the Illinois Board of Higher Education and the U.S. Department of Education. Read more

Georgetown University’s Center for Multicultural Equity & Access released a university-wide announcement inviting graduating seniors to attend separate Multicultural Graduation Ceremonies on May 18 as "a way to bring students of color together for a final ceremony.” Read more

Ministers have quietly shelved plans for a £100m online learning platform intended to form the centrepiece of Rishi Sunak’s push to improve adult numeracy. Read more

New York University in Manhattan will cover elective abortions under its student health plan beginning this fall, joining several other universities on both coasts in ensuring that enrolled undergraduates and graduates can get the procedure. Read more

A recent, rapid heating of the world's oceans has alarmed scientists concerned that it will add to global warming. Read more

Divided University of Arkansas system trustees vote down affiliation with the for-profit giant, appearing to nix a possible arrangement. Read more