Universities foot the bill for paid Internships
To capitalize on the benefits of paid internships, two university systems have created funds to support students who might not otherwise seek such opportunities. Read more
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Here are 4 ways AI is already impacting higher education
While phishing attempts could once be easily detected by grammatical and spelling errors and an awkward tone, communication written by ChatGPT appears more natural and, by extension, easier to trust. Read more
‘Defund the Police’ movement still alive and well on America’s college campuses
After the “Defund the Police” movement erupted following the murder of George Floyd in 2020, professors and students in universities across the nation continue to express anti-cop sentiments and movements to defund the police. The seed that was planted during this time of national anti-police rhetoric continues to flourish on America's college campuses. Read more
US college criticised for hosting Trump’s ‘spectacle of lies’
Saint Anselm College says event was part of democratic process but faced condemnation, given former president’s track-record of spreading misinformation Read more
Gov. DeSantis signs law to defund, eliminate universities’ DEI programs
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed into law a bill that outlaws spending on diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public colleges and universities, saying at a news conference the “whole experiment of DEI is coming to an end in the state of Florida.” Read more
Carnegie Mellon to open AI institute for societal decision-making
Carnegie Mellon University will soon open a federally funded artificial intelligence institute focused on finding ways to use AI to benefit public health, disaster management and other societal needs. Read more
Mizzou Faculty Alleges Pressure to Not Seek Tenure
A U of Missouri faculty committee report says professors have been pressured to withdraw tenure and promotion applications, or to apply to non-tenure-track positions before even submitting tenure applications. Read more
Ministry urges universities to increase hiring of research assistants
The Ministry of Education has asked universities to increase their hiring of academic research assistants to boost the employment of college graduates. Read More
Activists stage ‘die-in’ at Harvard to protest opioid drug company connection
Harvard University students continue their fight against the university’s association with the Sackler family, owners of the OxyContin producers Purdue Pharma, in partnership with an outside advocacy group. Read more
Lifelong loans: traditional degrees ‘elephant in the room’ in debate
Costly residential degrees will eat up LLE funding, leaving ‘difficult choices about how to divide up the cake’, warns OU v-c in Hepi paper Read more
