Japan asks: how do you shrink a higher education sector fairly?
Government commission advocates for intervention in downsizing of higher education sector to avoid regional disparity Read more
Professor who developed Gaza redevelopment plan targeted with threats, eviction notices
George Washington University is investigating a threatening flyer and vandalism Tuesday targeting the office of international relations Professor Joseph Pelzman, who was the mastermind behind President Donald Trump’s recent suggestion for the United States to take over and redevelop the Gaza Strip. Read more
How micro-credentials can lower costs and boost workforce opportunities
As micro-credentials grow in popularity, campus leaders can look to new research and state support to expand access, reduce costs and strengthen workforce readiness. Read more
This Year’s Ph.D. Admissions Cycle is Leaving Students in the Lurch
One budding academic was told an offer from a Ph.D. program was coming, and then suddenly, it wasn’t. Read more
The expert guide to taking control of your emotions
Ethan Kross is a world expert in the psychology of emotions, and he has identified a set of tools that can help us to tend our wellbeing. Read more
Under Pressure, CUNY Removes Palestine Scholar Job Posting
System leaders took down a job posting for a Palestinian studies professor at Governor Hochul’s insistence. Faculty say it’s an unprecedented breach of academic autonomy. Read more
What Students Value in Internships
New data from Handshake shows current students place value on trying out careers through internships and look for fair pay when choosing a role. Read more
AI: cheating matters but redrawing assessment ‘matters most’
Universities should prioritise ensuring that assessments are ‘assessing what we mean to assess’ rather than letting conversations be dominated by discussions around cheating Read more
$250,000 federal grant funds Central Washington U. project to ‘celebrate’ rural trans adults
The National Endowment for the Humanities granted $247,000 to Central Washington University to “digitally capture” the stories of transgender Americans over the age of 50. Read more
Department of Education takes down key student loan forgiveness and repayment applications
The Trump administration’s Department of Education abruptly removed two critical applications related to student loan forgiveness and repayment, throwing an already troubled federal student loan system into greater turmoil. Read more
