Penn professor faces termination for comments about Asian immigrants
The University of Pennsylvania announced plans on January 18 to start proceedings that could end in suspension or termination for Professor Amy Wax. Read more
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Cybersecurity compliance requirements may surprise higher ed
Institutions that work with the federal government are required to maintain certain security controls to protect covered information systems. Read more
An Online ‘Moon Shot’ for the Developing World
A new, free online certificate program from Arizona State’s Thunderbird School of Global Management will be offered in 40 languages and seeks to reach refugees, women and others in the developing world. Read more
Black Pitt students hold ‘virtual sit-in’
Black student activists at the University of Pittsburgh recently held a “virtual sit-in” to commemorate a 1969 “takeover” at the school. Read more
OfS publishes plans to punish English universities for poor value for money
Tens of thousands of students are enrolled at institutions that could fail to meet new minimum standards Read more
Berkeley and Miami Auctioned NFTs. Who’s Next?
NFT philanthropy is on the rise. Even if a college or university doesn’t want to auction its own NFTs, they should be ready to receive the cryptocurrency donations that result from the sales. Read more
4 predictions about how colleges will leverage technology to support students
In the coming year, expect to see educational technology play an integral role in building campus culture Read more
‘Radical activist tactics’ celebrated at virtual ‘die-in’ protest for stricter campus COVID regulations
KSU Covid Safety Coalition, a student-led organization at Kent State University, held a virtual “die-in” protest Tuesday to pressure the school administration to adopt stricter COVID-19 guidelines. Read more
Nevada higher ed officials demand reinstatement of student vaccine mandate
The Nevada System of Higher Education issued a non-binding letter of recommendation for a student vaccine mandate after the Board of Health's original mandate was overturned. Read more
Arizona Global’s Struggles Grow as Lawsuit and Accreditor Outcomes Loom
With its accreditor’s decision on potential sanctions due soon, the University of Arizona Global Campus is also contending with lower-than-expected enrollment and a California lawsuit. Read more
