Undergraduate Enrollment Picks Up Steam
Enrollment rose across regions and degree types this spring, with strong showings at community colleges. But there’s still a long road to post-pandemic recovery. Read more
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ndian students’ union urges UK to retain graduate visas
Chair of union for Indian students and alumni says visa scheme is vital for attracting high-paying international students to UK Read more
US lawmakers challenge ‘secrecy’ on Huawei-funded research grant
Members of US House issue bipartisan demand for details of private foundation giving $1 million annually using controversial Chinese company’s donations Read more
Harvard keeps saint relic, despite returning other items
Harvard University plans to keep its relic of St. Sebastian, a martyr, despite returning other human remains and items of cultural significance. Read more
US Department of Labor investigates Saint Augustine’s University after missed paychecks
According to the federal government, the labor department’s wage and hour division is investigating Saint Augustine’s as an employer after employees went months without paychecks. Read more
UC Academic Workers Strike Over Pro-Palestinian Protest Arrests
A walkout at the University of California, Santa Cruz could spread to other campuses in the state. The university system is calling the strike “illegal.” Read more
Why are class reunions so terrifying?
The prospect of a high school or college reunion elicits shame, dread and regret. What if going could actually be good for your mental health? Read more
1,500 college applicants thought they were accepted. They soon learned it was an error
An unfortunate mistake caused 1,500 people who applied for admission to Georgia State University in Atlanta to celebrate their acceptance a little too early. Read more
Stanford now has 177 DEI employees, research finds
Stanford University now employs at least 177 people — a mix of scholars and staffers — dedicated to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, a tally that does not even include employees working in the elite institution’s Title IX office. Read more
Re-Evaluating the ‘Essay Carveout’
After the Supreme Court barred affirmative action, many selective colleges added essay prompts focused on identity and diversity. Will they hold up under legal scrutiny? Read more
