Asian international students shift to tech and health courses
New data shows applicants increasingly choosing computing and healthcare degrees in the UK, as post-study work options take precedence Read more
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Teachers moving from ‘progressive states’ into Oklahoma to be vetted by pro-Constitution test
The Oklahoma State Department of Education will roll out an assessment to test teachers moving in from “progressive states” to ensure they have a strong grasp of the U.S. constitution before they are given a teaching credential for the Sooner State. Read mre
‘Radical shift’: New laws are placing limits on higher ed
State lawmakers have pitched dozens of new laws that aim to “extend a web of control” over higher ed, according to a prominent anti-censorship group. Read more
Psychology Course Urges Students to Make Friends
A class at Emmanuel College teaches students the tools for living a happy life, including altruism, gratitude, time in nature and social connection. Read more
Gregory Washington’s Gamble
The president of George Mason — and faculty leaders — may be punished for defending university policies. Read more
University entrants from deprived areas on the rise in Scotland
Two institutions enrol almost 40 per cent of all students from poorer regions as intake drops at other universities Read more
Pro-life student alleges Springfield College kicked her out after complaint about abortion assignment
A former student is suing Springfield College for $500,000, alleging the school violated her civil rights and discriminated against her religious beliefs after she was required to observe an abortion procedure. Read more
Trump administration investigating Duke over race-related discrimination allegations
The Trump administration announced it is investigating Duke University and the Duke Law Journal for allegedly using race-based discrimination to pick law journal members. Read more
ChatGPT ‘study mode’ feature aims to encourage critical thinking
OpenAI builds tool to combat student reliance on AI answers, but insists that cheating requires ‘holistic’ approach from universities and tech firms Read more
Pro-Palestinian ‘sham’ charity partnered with Ivy League schools: reports
An organization that was recently added to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s terror financier list due to its affiliation with Hamas has partnered with several Ivy League schools to push anti-Israel propaganda. Read more
