Student struggles to find faculty willing to sponsor pro-police mural
A mural containing Black Lives Matter, anti-police, COVID-19, and feminist imagery was painted in the library of a Florida university last semester. Read more
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Public’s Impression of Higher Education Improves (Somewhat)
More Americans believe degrees have value and graduates are prepared for work than was true four years ago. But partisan divide is widening (and Independents are losing confidence). Read more
Would-be paramedics hit with £27,500 bill to retrain for vital service
Professionals who want to retrain as paramedics are facing tough financial decisions after discovering they are barred from government funding. Read more
This Republican fought for decades to open Cal State San Marcos. Now his name may be wiped from campus.
The man credited with leading the charge to found California State University San Marcos is now on the chopping block at the North San Diego County campus. Read more
With academic freedom under attack, how does the U.S. stack up vs. other nations?
Gag orders, recent tenure cases in two states and the rise of disinformation is putting American liberal democracy at risk. Read more
These professors support the ‘progressive stacking’ policy that prioritizes students’ comments based on race
Over 900 people have signed a petition in support of a Binghamton University sociology professor who considered a student’s race and gender before calling on them in classroom discussions. Read more
Teachers ‘buckling under strain’ of pupils’ mental health crisis
Schools and teachers are “buckling under the strain” of supporting the fast-growing number of schoolchildren developing mental health problems such as anxiety and depression, experts say. Read more
‘Removing virtual college class options is ableist’: Students demand more online access amid COVID
The University of North Texas has not responded to a petition signed by nearly 4,900 people demanding online class options for all students due to COVID health and safety concerns. Read more
Harvard Task Force recommends university expand digital education presence
The report acknowledges that experimentation with remote and hybrid learning can be opportunities for innovation. Read. more
Colleges Cash In on Real Estate
As the pandemic wanes, many institutions are re-evaluating their campus footprints and looking for ways to create liquidity, experts say. Land remains one of their hottest commodities. Read more
