‘Test case’ Pennsylvania plans university funding overhaul
All eyes turn to large and poorly funded state system as it considers further cutbacks, providing clues as to how the US will tackle demographic changes Read more
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All eyes turn to large and poorly funded state system as it considers further cutbacks, providing clues as to how the US will tackle demographic changes Read more
A University of Central Florida professor who was fired after tweeting about black privilege — then reinstated after an arbitrator ruled in his favor — has sued his employer. Read more
Possible sale of the University of Phoenix to a public university raises existential questions about the for-profit sector and federal regulation of higher education. A panel of experts weighs them. Read more
Colorado has among the worst recidivism rates in the country, with over 50% of people released from prison ending up back behind bars within three years. Read more
China-Russia education cooperation has achieved fruitful results and is experiencing good momentum, with exchanges of tens of thousands of students between the two countries. Read more
China studies programmes and language courses are on the decline, just as understanding of the superpower is needed most Read more
Several campuses have restricted their use of TikTok. For those still using the app, it’s proven a successful way to reach prospective students and leverage current students’ skills. Read more
A group of professors is using taxpayer dollars doled out by the federal government to develop a new misinformation fact-checking tool called “Course Correct.” Read more
Following Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker’s preliminary injunction on Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposed “Stop WOKE Act” bill in November, a federal appeals court on Thursday denied his administration’s request for a stay that would allow the bill’s enforcement while under review. Read more
A federal appeals court on Thursday ruled that a temporary block on a portion of a law pushed by Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis restricting what can be taught in Florida’s public colleges and universities will remain in place. Read more