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Reading print improves comprehension far more than looking at digital text, say researchers
A study from the University of Valencia found that print reading could boost skills by six to eight times more than digital reading Read more
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University of Florida offers ‘honors’ course on Taylor Swift
University of Florida’s Honors Program is offering a course this upcoming semester on Swift – not esteemed author Jonathan Swift, but pop music star Taylor Swift. Read more
Investigations Conclude College Administrators Lied to Media, Mistreated Faculty
The investigations found that Spartanburg Community College disbanded its Faculty Senate and surveilled faculty members, then lied about it to media outlets and South Carolina’s inspector general. Read more
Elon Musk plans to open a new university in Austin
Texas transplant Elon Musk is planning to start a university in Austin, according to tax filings for one of his charities first reported by Bloomberg News. Read more
Tokyo axes tuition fees for large families to boost universities
Government schemes to bolster higher education come amid ongoing population decline and recent drop in doctoral students Read more
US controversy points to tests facing UK universities free speech tsar
Arif Ahmed will face a balancing act when his position – that legal speech gets protected – runs into messy reality Read more
Cal State University boss makes three times more than Gov. Gavin Newsom
Executive salaries within the California State University system have outpaced full-time instructors over the last 15 years, according to an analysis from CalMatters. Read more
An Unneighborly Dispute About Spelman-Morehouse Title IX Complaints
A lawsuit and persistent allegations of mishandled sexual assault complaints by Spelman women against Morehouse men raise troubling questions about the close bond between the colleges. Read more
The University of Wyoming officially commits itself to political neutrality
The University of Wyoming (UW) will stay politically neutral as it seeks to foster an environment where both freedom of expression and constructive dialogue can flourish. Read more
Higher ed and Hermès: What the industry can learn from luxury brands
Managing a college or university hasn’t been a winning numbers game for a long time. In this pivot-or-perish environment, schools that are thriving have found ways to build relevance, even in an era of declining enrollment and rising costs. Read more
