Chicago Art School Deploys Machine Learning in Admissions
After winning a $50,000 grant, the university is deploying the technology to gauge which students are most likely to accept its offers. Read more
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R&D spending target must be ‘priority’ for Europe, Macron says
Research and education ‘absolutely decisive’ in turbulent times, French president says in Sorbonne speech Read more
Just two in five pupils in England always feel safe in school, survey finds
Teachers say behaviour getting worse as survey also shows parents getting less supportive of school policies Read more
Tampa university ‘reviewing’ viral incident of man using women’s bathroom
The University of Tampa is reviewing a controversial incident that thrust the institution into the national spotlight recently when a student confronted a man dressed as a woman after he used the women’s restroom. Read more
Robot speaker at Commencement? Some human students balk
D’Youville University thought its selection would be fun and relevant in an age of AI. Not everyone agreed. Read more
Amid falling public confidence, forum speakers defend value of a college degree
While public perceptions of the value of going to college have diminished in recent years, experts argue the lifelong earning potential for someone with a bachelor’s degree is worth the investment. Read more
Freezing Harvard students soaked from sprinklers while supporting Hamas.
Students occupying Harvard Yard apparently did not take their campus irrigation system into account. Read more
Morehouse students criticize Biden as commencement speaker: ‘A political pawn to get Black votes’
Students react to the speaker announcement while school officials stands by the decision Read more
University of Illinois grant funds DEI virtual reality training for nurses
Nursing students at the University of Illinois soon will receive “diversity, equity, and inclusion” training via virtual reality courtesy of a $20,000 grant to address racism. Read more
Why conservatives want new Title IX rule blocked
The wide-ranging regulation changes how colleges respond to reports of sexual misconduct, but most criticism focuses on provisions that expand protections to LGBTQ+ students. Read more
