Duke students want former president’s name stripped from residence hall
Some students at Duke University want to see the namesake of their residence hall canceled due to his past support for the Confederacy and his ownership of slaves. Read more
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Undocumented and unemployed
A group of undocumented students and legal scholars are arguing that the University of California system legally can and should employ these students on their campuses. Read more
Is your university profiting from climate change?
While many universities are proud to talk about how they fight climate change, some also invest in and accept donations from the same oil companies that drive global warming. Experts and students are calling those schools hypocritical and are demanding change. Read more
Oxford University cuts ties with Sackler family over links with opioids
The University of Oxford will cut its ties with the Sackler family, whose wealth came from addictive opioid drugs, removing the family’s name from buildings, galleries and positions funded through their donations. Read more
Student group wants to ban ‘fossil fuel lawyers’ from law schools
A group of law students want to see “fossil fuel lawyers” prevented from “serving in law school governance” or teaching classes. Read more
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
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
