Brain drain fears as Bhutanese head down under for degrees
While Australia has long been a favoured education destination for the mountain kingdom, it now hosts a ‘major proportion’ of the population Read more
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‘Here’s a green blob. What does it sound like?’: the kids’ orchestra making mind-expanding noise
It’s Wednesday afternoon, and the scene in a room on the campus of Falmouth university looks like after-school clubs the country over: a handful of teens, some enveloped in hoodies, some eating crisps and sweets; a couple of tutors. Read more
Corequisite courses gain momentum
Some Oregon community colleges are trying an alternative approach to remedial education. Higher ed institutions nationally are increasingly embracing the model, but lingering hesitancy remains about the change. Read more
Stanford Law refuses comment on fate of DEI dean who helped shout down judge
Stanford Law School is refusing to comment on the status of Tirien Steinbach, its diversity, equity and inclusion associate dean who was placed on administrative leave this spring after she helped shout down a federal judge during his guest speech. Read more
These states have the highest rates of first-generation students
More than half of today’s college students are first-generation (56%), according to the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA). As more institutions and nonprofits emphasize incentivizing these cohorts of potential students to enroll, the ceiling will undoubtedly rise. Read more
French universities demand action as PhD enrolments slump
Recent drops of up to 15 per cent in enrolments blamed on tougher security screening, stingy stipends and a hybrid system creating a crowded market for top-level qualifications Read more
History professor and Native American expert accused of faking ancestry
University of Kansas history Professor Kent Blansett, who will appear as a keynote speaker and Native American expert at a fall history conference, faces allegations of fraudulently representing his ancestry. Read more
Going Phishing on Campus
Scammers have been targeting students for years, but some universities are reporting recent upticks as perpetrators develop workarounds to campus safeguards. Read more
Federal court says undocumented residents can pay in-state college tuition rates
A federal appeals court has sided with the University of North Texas over who can pay in-state tuition. Read more
Teachers in England will have to tell parents if children question their gender
Teachers will be forced to tell parents that their child is questioning their gender even if the young person objects under new guidance for schools in England, the equalities minister has indicated. Read more
